LA0838 over Steep Bayou
PoorPosted for loadOuachita Parish, Louisiana · 6.4 MI East of LA 546 · Structure no. 053708371406361
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 78 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,105
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0838 over Steep Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0838 over Steep Bayou 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 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 8,105 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,915 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0838 over Steep Bayou built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0838 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does LA0838 over Steep Bayou carry?
About 8,105 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is LA0838 over Steep Bayou?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns LA0838 over Steep Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.