US Bridges

US0084 over Bayou Grand Cane

FairPosted for load

De Soto Parish, Louisiana · 1.6 MI East of LA 191 · Structure no. 041600000017070

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
200 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
4,251
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0084 over Bayou Grand Cane is a concrete slab carrying US0084 over Bayou Grand Cane in De Soto Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,251 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,676 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0084
CrossesBayou Grand Cane
Location1.6 MI East of LA 191
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyDe Soto Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.96291, -93.9413
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,251 (2021)
Projected traffic4,676 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$897,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0084 over Bayou Grand Cane built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0084 over Bayou Grand Cane in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does US0084 over Bayou Grand Cane carry?

About 4,251 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US0084 over Bayou Grand Cane?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US0084 over Bayou Grand Cane?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.