US Bridges

LA0500 over Bayou Funny Louis Relief

Good

La Salle Parish, Louisiana · 1.55 MI West of US 84 · Structure no. 583001280507831

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,008
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0500 over Bayou Funny Louis Relief is a concrete slab carrying LA0500 over Bayou Funny Louis Relief in La Salle Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,008 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,108 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLA0500
CrossesBayou Funny Louis Relief
Location1.55 MI West of US 84
RouteState Highway 500
Coordinates31.70645, -92.2367
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,008 (2022)
Projected traffic1,108 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 LA0500 over Bayou Funny Louis Relief built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0500 over Bayou Funny Louis Relief 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does LA0500 over Bayou Funny Louis Relief carry?

About 1,008 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is LA0500 over Bayou Funny Louis Relief?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns LA0500 over Bayou Funny Louis Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.