US Bridges

LA0016 over Bayou King George

Fair

Livingston Parish, Louisiana · LA0016 · Structure no. 623202600207091

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,313
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0016 over Bayou King George is a concrete slab carrying LA0016 over Bayou King George in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 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 4,313 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,744 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0016
CrossesBayou King George
LocationLA0016
RouteState Highway 16
CountyLivingston Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.28104, -90.7845
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 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 width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,313 (2021)
Projected traffic4,744 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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$585,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0016 over Bayou King George built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0016 over Bayou King George 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does LA0016 over Bayou King George carry?

About 4,313 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is LA0016 over Bayou King George?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0016 over Bayou King George?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.