US Bridges

US0425 over Horse Bayou

Fair

Morehouse Parish, Louisiana · 1.77 Mi. North of US 165 · Structure no. 053400000050214

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,676
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0425 over Horse Bayou is a concrete slab carrying US0425 over Horse Bayou in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 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 5,676 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,243 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0425
CrossesHorse Bayou
Location1.77 Mi. North of US 165
RouteU.S. Route 425
CountyMorehouse Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.80036, -91.9047
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,676 (2021)
Projected traffic6,243 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0425 over Horse Bayou built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0425 over Horse Bayou 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 2024.

How much traffic does US0425 over Horse Bayou carry?

About 5,676 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US0425 over Horse Bayou?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns US0425 over Horse Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.