US Bridges

Cox ST over Black Bayou Lateral

Good

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 Miles East of LA 617 · Structure no. 053700000050057

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cox ST over Black Bayou Lateral is a steel culvert carrying Cox ST over Black Bayou Lateral in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 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 1999. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCox ST
CrossesBlack Bayou Lateral
Location0.4 Miles East of LA 617
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.49262, -92.15133
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1979)
Projected traffic330 by 1999
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cox ST over Black Bayou Lateral built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cox ST over Black Bayou Lateral 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Cox ST over Black Bayou Lateral carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Cox ST over Black Bayou Lateral?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Cox ST over Black Bayou Lateral?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.