US0084 over Bayou Pierre
PoorRed River Parish, Louisiana · 2.44 MI West of LA 1 · Structure no. 044100210400001
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 402 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,013
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0084 over Bayou Pierre is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0084 over Bayou Pierre in Red River Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 2,013 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,214 by 2041. The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US0084 over Bayou Pierre built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0084 over Bayou Pierre 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does US0084 over Bayou Pierre carry?
About 2,013 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is US0084 over Bayou Pierre?
The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US0084 over Bayou Pierre?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.