US Bridges

Pine Bluff RD over Gladden Bayou

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 1.89 MI E of LA 557 · Structure no. 053732180921321

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
431
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Bluff RD over Gladden Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Pine Bluff RD over Gladden Bayou in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 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 431 vehicles a day, projected to reach 474 by 1999. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPine Bluff RD
CrossesGladden Bayou
Location1.89 MI E of LA 557
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.30181, -92.22031
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic431 (1979)
Projected traffic474 by 1999
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Pine Bluff RD over Gladden Bayou built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Bluff RD over Gladden 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Pine Bluff RD over Gladden Bayou carry?

About 431 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Pine Bluff RD over Gladden Bayou?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Bluff RD over Gladden Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.