US Bridges

Kateland Road over Darrow Bayou

Good

Grant Parish, Louisiana · 2.41 MI E of LA 8 · Structure no. 082200000080679

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kateland Road over Darrow Bayou is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kateland Road over Darrow Bayou in Grant Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKateland Road
CrossesDarrow Bayou
Location2.41 MI E of LA 8
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrant Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.44538, -92.6394
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2022)
Projected traffic137 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Kateland Road over Darrow Bayou built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kateland Road over Darrow Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Kateland Road over Darrow Bayou carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kateland Road over Darrow Bayou?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Kateland Road over Darrow Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.