Cox LN over Bayou Santabarb Trib.
GoodNatchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 0.65 Mile South of LA 478 · Structure no. 083531329931591
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cox LN over Bayou Santabarb Trib. is a concrete slab carrying Cox LN over Bayou Santabarb Trib. 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 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cox LN over Bayou Santabarb Trib. built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cox LN over Bayou Santabarb Trib. 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 Cox LN over Bayou Santabarb Trib. carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Cox LN over Bayou Santabarb Trib.?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Cox LN over Bayou Santabarb Trib.?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.