US Bridges

LA0841 over Halfway Bayou

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 1.8 MI North of US 165 · Structure no. 053708370801871

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,060
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0841 over Halfway Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0841 over Halfway Bayou in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,060 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,266 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0841
CrossesHalfway Bayou
Location1.8 MI North of US 165
RouteState Highway 841
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.36284, -92.0839
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,060 (2021)
Projected traffic2,266 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 LA0841 over Halfway Bayou built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0841 over Halfway 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does LA0841 over Halfway Bayou carry?

About 2,060 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0841 over Halfway Bayou?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA0841 over Halfway Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.