US Bridges

US0425 over Bayou Bartholomew

Fair

Morehouse Parish, Louisiana · .01 MI South of LA 593 · Structure no. 053400380307411

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
452 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
7,629
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0425 over Bayou Bartholomew is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0425 over Bayou Bartholomew in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 7,629 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,391 by 2041. The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0425
CrossesBayou Bartholomew
Location.01 MI South of LA 593
RouteU.S. Route 425
CountyMorehouse Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.87358, -91.8675
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length452 ft (137.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,629 (2021)
Projected traffic8,391 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US0425 over Bayou Bartholomew built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0425 over Bayou Bartholomew 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 US0425 over Bayou Bartholomew carry?

About 7,629 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US0425 over Bayou Bartholomew?

The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US0425 over Bayou Bartholomew?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.