US Bridges

Bridges RD over Kisatchie Bayou

Good

Sabine Parish, Louisiana · App. 1.25 M. NE of LA 118 · Structure no. 084331260931681

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridges RD over Kisatchie Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Bridges RD over Kisatchie Bayou in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBridges RD
CrossesKisatchie Bayou
LocationApp. 1.25 M. NE of LA 118
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.4328, -93.2812
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic66 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Bridges RD over Kisatchie Bayou built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridges RD over Kisatchie Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Bridges RD over Kisatchie Bayou carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bridges RD over Kisatchie Bayou?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bridges RD over Kisatchie Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.