US Bridges

US0084 over B.Grand Cane Rlf

Fair

De Soto Parish, Louisiana · 1.7 MI East of LA 191 · Structure no. 041600000017080

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

About this bridge

US0084 over B.Grand Cane Rlf is a concrete slab carrying US0084 over B.Grand Cane Rlf 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.

It carries about 4,251 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,676 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 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
CrossesB.Grand Cane Rlf
Location1.7 MI East of LA 191
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyDe Soto Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.96175, -93.94
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$585,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0084 over B.Grand Cane Rlf built?

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

What condition is US0084 over B.Grand Cane Rlf 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 B.Grand Cane Rlf carry?

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

How long is US0084 over B.Grand Cane Rlf?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US0084 over B.Grand Cane Rlf?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.