LA0485 over Middle Bayou
GoodNatchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 1.96 M E of I-49 · Structure no. 083500000083506
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0485 over Middle Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying LA0485 over Middle Bayou in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0485 over Middle Bayou built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0485 over Middle Bayou 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does LA0485 over Middle Bayou carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is LA0485 over Middle Bayou?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns LA0485 over Middle Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.