US Bridges

LA0191 over Bayou Scie Branch

Fair

Sabine Parish, Louisiana · 0.26 Mi. North of LA 475 · Structure no. 084304320141321

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
133 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,210
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0191 over Bayou Scie Branch is a concrete slab carrying LA0191 over Bayou Scie Branch in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 1,210 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,331 by 2041. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0191
CrossesBayou Scie Branch
Location0.26 Mi. North of LA 475
RouteState Highway 191
CountySabine Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.62226, -93.6499
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,210 (2021)
Projected traffic1,331 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 LA0191 over Bayou Scie Branch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0191 over Bayou Scie Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does LA0191 over Bayou Scie Branch carry?

About 1,210 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0191 over Bayou Scie Branch?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns LA0191 over Bayou Scie Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.