Century Link DR over Desiard Bayou
FairOuachita Parish, Louisiana · At LA Fish Hatchery · Structure no. 053732354920381
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 265
- 1979 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Century Link DR over Desiard Bayou is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Century Link DR over Desiard 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 265 vehicles a day, projected to reach 291 by 1999. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Century Link DR over Desiard Bayou built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Century Link DR over Desiard 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Century Link DR over Desiard Bayou carry?
About 265 vehicles per day (1979 count).
How long is Century Link DR over Desiard Bayou?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Century Link DR over Desiard Bayou?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.