US Bridges

Fdr 102 over Log Bayou

Fair

Grant Parish, Louisiana · No Data Entered · Structure no. 080601000002107

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12
1979 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 102 over Log Bayou is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Fdr 102 over Log Bayou in Grant 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 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2045. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesFdr 102
CrossesLog Bayou
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 102.4
CountyGrant Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.726, -92.51402
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (1979)
Projected traffic18 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 102 over Log Bayou built?

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

What condition is Fdr 102 over Log 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 2024.

How much traffic does Fdr 102 over Log Bayou carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Fdr 102 over Log Bayou?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 102 over Log Bayou?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.