US Bridges

LA0028 over Bayou Maria Relief

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 Mi. E of Int US167 · Structure no. 084000740101201

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,124
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0028 over Bayou Maria Relief is a concrete culvert carrying LA0028 over Bayou Maria Relief in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 14,124 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,536 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLA0028
CrossesBayou Maria Relief
Location1.2 Mi. E of Int US167
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates31.33286, -92.3961
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width105 ft (32 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,124 (2021)
Projected traffic15,536 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 LA0028 over Bayou Maria Relief built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0028 over Bayou Maria Relief 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does LA0028 over Bayou Maria Relief carry?

About 14,124 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0028 over Bayou Maria Relief?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns LA0028 over Bayou Maria Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.