US Bridges

LA0002 over Bayou Galion

FairPosted for load

Morehouse Parish, Louisiana · 2.09 MI East of US 165 · Structure no. 053400370102091

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,815
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0002 over Bayou Galion is a concrete slab carrying LA0002 over Bayou Galion 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 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. 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 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0002
CrossesBayou Galion
Location2.09 MI East of US 165
RouteState Highway 2
CountyMorehouse Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.77083, -91.7573
Functional classRural Minor 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
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,815 (2021)
Projected traffic3,096 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$585,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0002 over Bayou Galion built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0002 over Bayou Galion 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 LA0002 over Bayou Galion carry?

About 2,815 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is LA0002 over Bayou Galion?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA0002 over Bayou Galion?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.