US Bridges

Louis White RD over Galion Bayou

Good

Morehouse Parish, Louisiana · 2.5 Mi. East of US 165 · Structure no. 053400000400822

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Louis White RD over Galion Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Louis White RD over Galion 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2028. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLouis White RD
CrossesGalion Bayou
Location2.5 Mi. East of US 165
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.78955, -91.74644
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2008)
Projected traffic110 by 2028
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Louis White RD over Galion Bayou built?

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

What condition is Louis White RD over Galion Bayou 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Louis White RD over Galion Bayou carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Louis White RD over Galion Bayou?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Louis White RD over Galion Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.