US Bridges

LA0005 over Bushneck Bayou

Fair

De Soto Parish, Louisiana · 5.3MI North of US 84 · Structure no. 041600490105131

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
168 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,931
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0005 over Bushneck Bayou is a concrete tee beam carrying LA0005 over Bushneck Bayou in De Soto Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 3,931 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,324 by 2041. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0005
CrossesBushneck Bayou
Location5.3MI North of US 84
RouteState Highway 5
CountyDe Soto Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.04586, -93.9707
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,931 (2021)
Projected traffic4,324 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$780,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0005 over Bushneck Bayou built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0005 over Bushneck Bayou 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does LA0005 over Bushneck Bayou carry?

About 3,931 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0005 over Bushneck Bayou?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns LA0005 over Bushneck Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.