US Bridges

US0080 over West Relief

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 3.6 MI East of LA 594 · Structure no. 053700020109381

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
320 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
2,747
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0080 over West Relief is a concrete slab carrying US0080 over West Relief in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 2,747 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,021 by 2041. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0080
CrossesWest Relief
Location3.6 MI East of LA 594
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.50934, -91.9318
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,747 (2021)
Projected traffic3,021 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 US0080 over West Relief built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0080 over West Relief 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US0080 over West Relief carry?

About 2,747 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US0080 over West Relief?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US0080 over West Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.