US Bridges

Reeves Cutoff over Bayou Funny Louis

Good

La Salle Parish, Louisiana · 05. MI N of LA 503 · Structure no. 583031474920511

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1973 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reeves Cutoff over Bayou Funny Louis is a concrete slab carrying Reeves Cutoff over Bayou Funny Louis in La Salle Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 1993. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesReeves Cutoff
CrossesBayou Funny Louis
Location05. MI N of LA 503
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.79066, -92.08664
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1973)
Projected traffic55 by 1993
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Reeves Cutoff over Bayou Funny Louis built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reeves Cutoff over Bayou Funny Louis 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 2024.

How much traffic does Reeves Cutoff over Bayou Funny Louis carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is Reeves Cutoff over Bayou Funny Louis?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Reeves Cutoff over Bayou Funny Louis?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.