US Bridges

LA0139 over Patrick Bayou

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 1.86 MI North of US 80 · Structure no. 053700380101861

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
15,958
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0139 over Patrick Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0139 over Patrick Bayou in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 15,958 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,553 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0139
CrossesPatrick Bayou
Location1.86 MI North of US 80
RouteState Highway 139
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.54847, -92.0138
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,958 (2021)
Projected traffic17,553 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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 LA0139 over Patrick Bayou built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0139 over Patrick 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does LA0139 over Patrick Bayou carry?

About 15,958 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is LA0139 over Patrick Bayou?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns LA0139 over Patrick Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.