US Bridges

Kateland Rd. over Patassa Bayou

Good

Grant Parish, Louisiana · 1.16 M. E. of LA 8 · Structure no. 082231268923961

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
158 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kateland Rd. over Patassa Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Kateland Rd. over Patassa Bayou in Grant Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2042. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 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 Rd.
CrossesPatassa Bayou
Location1.16 M. E. of LA 8
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrant Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.44686, -92.6602
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic220 by 2042
Trucks—
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kateland Rd. over Patassa Bayou built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kateland Rd. over Patassa 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 Rd. over Patassa Bayou carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Kateland Rd. over Patassa Bayou?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Kateland Rd. over Patassa Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.