US Bridges

LA0881 over Tensas Bayou

Fair

East Carroll Parish, Louisiana · 1.33 MI East of LA 134 · Structure no. 051808180801331

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
116 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0881 over Tensas Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0881 over Tensas Bayou in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2041. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0881
CrossesTensas Bayou
Location1.33 MI East of LA 134
RouteState Highway 881
CountyEast Carroll Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.67781, -91.2862
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2021)
Projected traffic253 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0881 over Tensas Bayou built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0881 over Tensas 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 LA0881 over Tensas Bayou carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0881 over Tensas Bayou?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns LA0881 over Tensas Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.