US Bridges

LA0004 over Dugdemona River

Fair

Jackson Parish, Louisiana · 6.28 MI West of US 167 · Structure no. 052500670500001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
497 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
3,086
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0004 over Dugdemona River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0004 over Dugdemona River in Jackson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 3,086 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,394 by 2041. The structure is 497 ft (151.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLA0004
CrossesDugdemona River
Location6.28 MI West of US 167
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates32.20714, -92.8016
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length497 ft (151.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,086 (2021)
Projected traffic3,394 by 2041
Trucks15%
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

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 LA0004 over Dugdemona River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0004 over Dugdemona River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does LA0004 over Dugdemona River carry?

About 3,086 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0004 over Dugdemona River?

The structure is 497 ft (151.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0004 over Dugdemona River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.