US Bridges

LA0867 over Bulls Bayou

Fair

Franklin Parish, Louisiana · LA0867 · Structure no. 582108210801801

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
129
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0867 over Bulls Bayou is a steel culvert carrying LA0867 over Bulls Bayou in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 141 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0867
CrossesBulls Bayou
LocationLA0867
RouteState Highway 867
CountyFranklin Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.23481, -91.7099
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating105.7 US tons
Inventory rating81.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2021)
Projected traffic141 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 LA0867 over Bulls Bayou built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0867 over Bulls 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does LA0867 over Bulls Bayou carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is LA0867 over Bulls Bayou?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns LA0867 over Bulls Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.