US Bridges

LA0507 over Dugdemona River

Fair

Lincoln Parish, Louisiana · 2.72 MI N Bienville Par · Structure no. 053103080402721

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
868
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0507 over Dugdemona River is a concrete slab carrying LA0507 over Dugdemona River in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 5 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 868 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 954 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLA0507
CrossesDugdemona River
Location2.72 MI N Bienville Par
RouteState Highway 507
Coordinates32.48281, -92.8121
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 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 traffic868 (2021)
Projected traffic954 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 LA0507 over Dugdemona River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0507 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does LA0507 over Dugdemona River carry?

About 868 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0507 over Dugdemona River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns LA0507 over Dugdemona River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.