US Bridges

LA0784 over Grand Bayou

Good

Red River Parish, Louisiana · 1.69M East of US71-US84 · Structure no. 044108410101691

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
626
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0784 over Grand Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0784 over Grand Bayou in Red River Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 626 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 688 by 2041. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLA0784
CrossesGrand Bayou
Location1.69M East of US71-US84
RouteState Highway 784
Coordinates32.01222, -93.2678
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic626 (2021)
Projected traffic688 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0784 over Grand Bayou built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0784 over Grand 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does LA0784 over Grand Bayou carry?

About 626 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is LA0784 over Grand Bayou?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns LA0784 over Grand Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.