US Bridges

LA0457 over Rattle Snake Bayou

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 2.71 Mi. NE of US 71 · Structure no. 084000730402711

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
806
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0457 over Rattle Snake Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0457 over Rattle Snake Bayou in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 806 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 886 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLA0457
CrossesRattle Snake Bayou
Location2.71 Mi. NE of US 71
RouteState Highway 457
Coordinates31.09905, -92.3539
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic806 (2021)
Projected traffic886 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 LA0457 over Rattle Snake Bayou built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0457 over Rattle Snake 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 LA0457 over Rattle Snake Bayou carry?

About 806 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0457 over Rattle Snake Bayou?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns LA0457 over Rattle Snake Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.