LA0492 over Bayou Rigolette
GoodGrant Parish, Louisiana · 0.96 Mi. West of US 71 · Structure no. 082200093100961
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 570
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0492 over Bayou Rigolette is a concrete slab carrying LA0492 over Bayou Rigolette in Grant Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 570 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 627 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0492 over Bayou Rigolette built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0492 over Bayou Rigolette 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does LA0492 over Bayou Rigolette carry?
About 570 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0492 over Bayou Rigolette?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns LA0492 over Bayou Rigolette?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.