US Bridges

LA0818 over Barnet Springs CR

FairPosted for load

Lincoln Parish, Louisiana · .3 MI South of US 80 · Structure no. 053103090304421

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,542
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0818 over Barnet Springs CR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0818 over Barnet Springs CR in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,542 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,696 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0818
CrossesBarnet Springs CR
Location.3 MI South of US 80
RouteState Highway 818
CountyLincoln Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.50333, -92.6743
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,542 (2021)
Projected traffic1,696 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$319,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0818 over Barnet Springs CR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0818 over Barnet Springs CR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does LA0818 over Barnet Springs CR carry?

About 1,542 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is LA0818 over Barnet Springs CR?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns LA0818 over Barnet Springs CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.