LA0834 over Bayou Bartholomew
GoodMorehouse Parish, Louisiana · 7.96 MI East of LA 591 · Structure no. 053403290307961
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 350 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 61
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0834 over Bayou Bartholomew is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0834 over Bayou Bartholomew in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 61 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 67 by 2041. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0834 over Bayou Bartholomew built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0834 over Bayou Bartholomew 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 LA0834 over Bayou Bartholomew carry?
About 61 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0834 over Bayou Bartholomew?
The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns LA0834 over Bayou Bartholomew?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.