US Bridges

LA0002 over Bonne Idee Bayou

Fair

Morehouse Parish, Louisiana · 4.58 MI East of US 165 · Structure no. 053400370104581

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,598
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0002 over Bonne Idee Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0002 over Bonne Idee Bayou in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 2,598 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,857 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLA0002
CrossesBonne Idee Bayou
Location4.58 MI East of US 165
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates32.76974, -91.7149
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,598 (2021)
Projected traffic2,857 by 2041
Trucks16%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0002 over Bonne Idee Bayou built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0002 over Bonne Idee 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 LA0002 over Bonne Idee Bayou carry?

About 2,598 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is LA0002 over Bonne Idee Bayou?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0002 over Bonne Idee Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.