US0080 over Steep Bayou
GoodOuachita Parish, Louisiana · 2.4 MI E of LA 15 · Structure no. 053700000050248
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,971
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0080 over Steep Bayou is a concrete slab carrying US0080 over Steep Bayou in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 13,971 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,368 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US0080 over Steep Bayou built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0080 over Steep Bayou 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 Steep Bayou carry?
About 13,971 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US0080 over Steep Bayou?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US0080 over Steep Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.