LA0481 over Cow Bayou Relief
FairDe Soto Parish, Louisiana · 4.14 MI North of LA 191 · Structure no. 041602990204141
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 469
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0481 over Cow Bayou Relief is a concrete slab carrying LA0481 over Cow Bayou Relief in De Soto Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6 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 469 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 515 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0481 over Cow Bayou Relief built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0481 over Cow Bayou Relief 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 LA0481 over Cow Bayou Relief carry?
About 469 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is LA0481 over Cow Bayou Relief?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns LA0481 over Cow Bayou Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.