US Bridges

Westlake DR over Bartholomew Bayou

FairPosted for load

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · Entrance to Subdivis · Structure no. 053732411920281

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
202 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,443
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westlake DR over Bartholomew Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Westlake DR over Bartholomew Bayou in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,443 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,587 by 2036. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWestlake DR
CrossesBartholomew Bayou
LocationEntrance to Subdivis
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.68635, -92.04671
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,443 (2016)
Projected traffic1,587 by 2036
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 Westlake DR over Bartholomew Bayou built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westlake DR over Bartholomew 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Westlake DR over Bartholomew Bayou carry?

About 1,443 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Westlake DR over Bartholomew Bayou?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Westlake DR over Bartholomew Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.