US Bridges

Harrell RD over Steep Bayou

PoorPosted for load

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 1 Mile North of HWY 80 · Structure no. 053700000400006

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
731
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrell RD over Steep Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harrell RD over Steep Bayou in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 731 vehicles a day, projected to reach 804 by 1999. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHarrell RD
CrossesSteep Bayou
Location1 Mile North of HWY 80
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.52673, -92.2181
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.2 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic731 (1979)
Projected traffic804 by 1999
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Harrell RD over Steep Bayou built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrell RD over Steep Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Harrell RD over Steep Bayou carry?

About 731 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Harrell RD over Steep Bayou?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Harrell RD over Steep Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.