US Bridges

LA0444 over Bayou Barbary

Good

Livingston Parish, Louisiana · LA 0444 · Structure no. 623208321808611

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,782
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0444 over Bayou Barbary is a concrete slab carrying LA0444 over Bayou Barbary in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 3,782 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,160 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLA0444
CrossesBayou Barbary
LocationLA 0444
RouteState Highway 444
Coordinates30.33854, -90.6776
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,782 (2021)
Projected traffic4,160 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 LA0444 over Bayou Barbary built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0444 over Bayou Barbary 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does LA0444 over Bayou Barbary carry?

About 3,782 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0444 over Bayou Barbary?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns LA0444 over Bayou Barbary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.