US Bridges

LA0877 over Joes Bayou

Fair

East Carroll Parish, Louisiana · 1.79 MI East of LA 577 · Structure no. 051808180301791

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
152 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
143
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0877 over Joes Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0877 over Joes Bayou in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 143 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 157 by 2041. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0877
CrossesJoes Bayou
Location1.79 MI East of LA 577
RouteState Highway 877
CountyEast Carroll Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.59597, -91.3646
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2021)
Projected traffic157 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0877 over Joes Bayou built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0877 over Joes 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does LA0877 over Joes Bayou carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0877 over Joes Bayou?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns LA0877 over Joes Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.