Avant RD over Steep Bayou
GoodOuachita Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 MI N of US 80 E · Structure no. 053732314921291
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 1979 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Avant RD over Steep Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Avant RD over Steep Bayou in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 137 by 1999. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Avant RD over Steep Bayou built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Avant RD over Steep Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Avant RD over Steep Bayou carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (1979 count).
How long is Avant RD over Steep Bayou?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Avant RD over Steep Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.