LA0028 over Bayou Maria
GoodRapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.26 Mi. East of LA 3144 · Structure no. 084000740101311
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 200 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,124
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0028 over Bayou Maria is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0028 over Bayou Maria 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 200 ft (61 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0028 over Bayou Maria built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0028 over Bayou Maria 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 carry?
About 14,124 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0028 over Bayou Maria?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns LA0028 over Bayou Maria?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.