US Bridges

US0080 over Union Pacific Railroad

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Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 0.15 Mi. N. of LA 139 · Structure no. 053700000000038

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
787 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,683
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0080 over Union Pacific Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0080 over Union Pacific Railroad in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 17,683 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,451 by 2041. The structure is 787 ft (239.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0080
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location0.15 Mi. N. of LA 139
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.52938, -92.03252
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length787 ft (239.9 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,683 (2021)
Projected traffic19,451 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US0080 over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0080 over Union Pacific Railroad 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US0080 over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 17,683 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US0080 over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 787 ft (239.9 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US0080 over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.