US0080 over Steep Bayou
FairRichland Parish, Louisiana · .5 MI East of LA 595 · Structure no. 054200020204421
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,747
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0080 over Steep Bayou is a concrete tee beam carrying US0080 over Steep Bayou in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,747 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,021 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 US0080 over Steep Bayou built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0080 over Steep Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does US0080 over Steep Bayou carry?
About 2,747 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US0080 over Steep Bayou?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US0080 over Steep Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.