LA0854 over Hurricane Bayou
FairRichland Parish, Louisiana · .4 MI East of LA 183 · Structure no. 054208420400371
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 529
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0854 over Hurricane Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0854 over Hurricane Bayou in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 529 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 581 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0854 over Hurricane Bayou built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0854 over Hurricane 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does LA0854 over Hurricane Bayou carry?
About 529 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0854 over Hurricane Bayou?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns LA0854 over Hurricane Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.