US Bridges

Moore RD over Steep Bayou

Fair

Richland Parish, Louisiana · 2.5 MI NE of LA 133 · Structure no. 054232253915501

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moore RD over Steep Bayou is a steel culvert carrying Moore RD over Steep Bayou in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2021. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMoore RD
CrossesSteep Bayou
Location2.5 MI NE of LA 133
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRichland Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.42175, -91.91811
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2001)
Projected traffic55 by 2021
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Moore RD over Steep Bayou built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moore RD 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 Moore RD over Steep Bayou carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is Moore RD over Steep Bayou?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Moore RD over Steep Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.