US Bridges

US0425 over Bayou Bartholomew

Good

Morehouse Parish, Louisiana · 2.2 Mi. South of LA 142 · Structure no. 053400000050218

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
492 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
5,676
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0425 over Bayou Bartholomew is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0425 over Bayou Bartholomew 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 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 5,676 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,243 by 2041. The structure is 492 ft (150 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS0425
CrossesBayou Bartholomew
Location2.2 Mi. South of LA 142
RouteU.S. Route 425
Coordinates32.87235, -91.8683
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length492 ft (150 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,676 (2021)
Projected traffic6,243 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Bayou Bartholomew built?

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

What condition is US0425 over Bayou Bartholomew 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US0425 over Bayou Bartholomew carry?

About 5,676 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US0425 over Bayou Bartholomew?

The structure is 492 ft (150 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US0425 over Bayou Bartholomew?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.