LA0191 over Pen Bayou
FairDe Soto Parish, Louisiana · 5.41 MI North of LA 481 · Structure no. 041604320205411
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 769
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0191 over Pen Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying LA0191 over Pen Bayou in De Soto Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 769 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 845 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0191 over Pen Bayou built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0191 over Pen 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does LA0191 over Pen Bayou carry?
About 769 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0191 over Pen Bayou?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns LA0191 over Pen Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.