Monroe RD over Little Colewa Bayou
FairRichland Parish, Louisiana · 3.2 MI N of LA 854 · Structure no. 054232331913431
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2001 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Monroe RD over Little Colewa Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Monroe RD over Little Colewa Bayou in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2021. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Monroe RD over Little Colewa Bayou built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Monroe RD over Little Colewa 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Monroe RD over Little Colewa Bayou carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2001 count).
How long is Monroe RD over Little Colewa Bayou?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Monroe RD over Little Colewa Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.