LA0002 over Bayou Delemar
PoorPosted for loadMorehouse Parish, Louisiana · 1.44 MI East of US 165 · Structure no. 053400370101441
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,815
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0002 over Bayou Delemar is a concrete slab carrying LA0002 over Bayou Delemar in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,815 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,096 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0002 over Bayou Delemar built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0002 over Bayou Delemar in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does LA0002 over Bayou Delemar carry?
About 2,815 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is LA0002 over Bayou Delemar?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns LA0002 over Bayou Delemar?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.