US Bridges

LA0616 over South Tupawek Bayou

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 MI W. of LA 143 · Structure no. 053700000000167

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,181
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0616 over South Tupawek Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying LA0616 over South Tupawek Bayou 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 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 10,181 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,199 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0616
CrossesSouth Tupawek Bayou
Location1.2 MI W. of LA 143
RouteState Highway 616
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.53308, -92.16511
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,181 (2021)
Projected traffic11,199 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0616 over South Tupawek Bayou built?

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

What condition is LA0616 over South Tupawek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does LA0616 over South Tupawek Bayou carry?

About 10,181 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is LA0616 over South Tupawek Bayou?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns LA0616 over South Tupawek Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.