LA0480 over Sims Bayou
FairNatchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 3.7 Mi. W of Int LA3163 · Structure no. 083503050200881
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 220 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 913
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0480 over Sims Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0480 over Sims Bayou in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 913 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,004 by 2041. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0480 over Sims Bayou built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0480 over Sims Bayou 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does LA0480 over Sims Bayou carry?
About 913 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0480 over Sims Bayou?
The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns LA0480 over Sims Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.