US Bridges

LA0140 over Bayou Deglaise

Good

Morehouse Parish, Louisiana · 3.54 MI E of US 425 · Structure no. 053401720103541

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
157 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,284
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0140 over Bayou Deglaise is a concrete slab carrying LA0140 over Bayou Deglaise in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,284 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,512 by 2041. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLA0140
CrossesBayou Deglaise
Location3.54 MI E of US 425
RouteState Highway 140
Coordinates32.86549, -91.8322
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,284 (2021)
Projected traffic2,512 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0140 over Bayou Deglaise built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0140 over Bayou Deglaise 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does LA0140 over Bayou Deglaise carry?

About 2,284 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0140 over Bayou Deglaise?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns LA0140 over Bayou Deglaise?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.