US Bridges

No Data Entered over Kisatchie Bayou Tributar

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Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana · No Data Entered · Structure no. 080603000032726

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

No Data Entered over Kisatchie Bayou Tributar is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying No Data Entered over Kisatchie Bayou Tributar in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesNo Data Entered
CrossesKisatchie Bayou Tributar
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road FH-59
CountyNatchitoches Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.48251, -93.14719
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was No Data Entered over Kisatchie Bayou Tributar built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is No Data Entered over Kisatchie Bayou Tributar 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does No Data Entered over Kisatchie Bayou Tributar carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is No Data Entered over Kisatchie Bayou Tributar?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns No Data Entered over Kisatchie Bayou Tributar?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.