US Bridges

US0080 over Tensas River

Fair

Madison Parish, Louisiana · 3.0 MI East of LA 577 · Structure no. 053300020406811

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
330 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,181
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0080 over Tensas River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0080 over Tensas River in Madison Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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.

It carries about 1,181 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,299 by 2041. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0080
CrossesTensas River
Location3.0 MI East of LA 577
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyMadison Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.43202, -91.3668
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,181 (2021)
Projected traffic1,299 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0080 over Tensas River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0080 over Tensas 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US0080 over Tensas River carry?

About 1,181 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US0080 over Tensas River?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US0080 over Tensas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.