LA0456 over Bayou Lamourie
PoorRapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.01 Mi. East of LA 470 · Structure no. 084008400707041
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 59 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,009
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0456 over Bayou Lamourie is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0456 over Bayou Lamourie in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,009 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,109 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0456 over Bayou Lamourie built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0456 over Bayou Lamourie in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does LA0456 over Bayou Lamourie carry?
About 1,009 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA0456 over Bayou Lamourie?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns LA0456 over Bayou Lamourie?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.