Central ST over Black Bayou
PoorOuachita Parish, Louisiana · West Monroe · Structure no. 053732291920871
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 96 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 1979 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Central ST over Black Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Central ST over Black Bayou in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 275 by 1999. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Central ST over Black Bayou built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Central ST over Black 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Central ST over Black Bayou carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (1979 count).
How long is Central ST over Black Bayou?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Central ST over Black Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.