US Bridges

LA0001 over Bayou Jean De Jean

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.25 Mi. North of LA 121 · Structure no. 084000000080622

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
500 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,597
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0001 over Bayou Jean De Jean is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0001 over Bayou Jean De Jean in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 2,597 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,856 by 2041. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0001
CrossesBayou Jean De Jean
Location0.25 Mi. North of LA 121
RouteState Highway 1
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.39417, -92.6941
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length500 ft (152.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,597 (2021)
Projected traffic2,856 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0001 over Bayou Jean De Jean built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0001 over Bayou Jean De Jean 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does LA0001 over Bayou Jean De Jean carry?

About 2,597 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0001 over Bayou Jean De Jean?

The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns LA0001 over Bayou Jean De Jean?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.