LA0490 over LA 490 Bayou Bourbeaux
FairNatchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 2.3 Mi. E of LA 1 & LA 49 · Structure no. 083508351002301
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 215 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 138
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0490 over LA 490 Bayou Bourbeaux is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0490 over LA 490 Bayou Bourbeaux in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 138 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 151 by 2041. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0490 over LA 490 Bayou Bourbeaux built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0490 over LA 490 Bayou Bourbeaux 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does LA0490 over LA 490 Bayou Bourbeaux carry?
About 138 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA0490 over LA 490 Bayou Bourbeaux?
The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns LA0490 over LA 490 Bayou Bourbeaux?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.