LA0498 over Big Bayou
GoodRapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.28 M S. of LA 1 · Structure no. 084008402200731
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 868
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0498 over Big Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0498 over Big Bayou in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 868 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 954 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 LA0498 over Big Bayou built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0498 over Big 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does LA0498 over Big Bayou carry?
About 868 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is LA0498 over Big Bayou?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns LA0498 over Big Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.