US Bridges

US0084 over M P R/R

PoorPosted for load

La Salle Parish, Louisiana · .91 MI East of US 165 · Structure no. 583000220400901

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,473
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0084 over M P R/R is a concrete tee beam carrying US0084 over M P R/R in La Salle Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,473 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,620 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0084
CrossesM P R/R
Location.91 MI East of US 165
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyLa Salle Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.82694, -92.3277
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.4 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,473 (2021)
Projected traffic1,620 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$741,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US0084 over M P R/R built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0084 over M P R/R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does US0084 over M P R/R carry?

About 1,473 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US0084 over M P R/R?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US0084 over M P R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.