LA0788 over Grand Bayou
PoorRed River Parish, Louisiana · .69 MI West of US 371 · Structure no. 044108410200691
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 210 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 405
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0788 over Grand Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0788 over Grand Bayou in Red River Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 405 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 445 by 2041. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 31 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 LA0788 over Grand Bayou built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0788 over Grand Bayou 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 2024.
How much traffic does LA0788 over Grand Bayou carry?
About 405 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is LA0788 over Grand Bayou?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns LA0788 over Grand Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.