US Bridges

US0080 over Bayou

Fair

Richland Parish, Louisiana · 3.0 MI East of LA 852 · Structure no. 054200020306081

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,451
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0080 over Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying US0080 over 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 1,451 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,596 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0080
CrossesBayou
Location3.0 MI East of LA 852
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyRichland Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.47326, -91.7004
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,451 (2021)
Projected traffic1,596 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 US0080 over Bayou built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0080 over 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 Bayou carry?

About 1,451 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US0080 over Bayou?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US0080 over Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.