US Bridges

Shuteye RD over Harpoon Bayou

Fair

Sabine Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 Mi. West of LA 6 · Structure no. 084331339933071

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
171 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shuteye RD over Harpoon Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Shuteye RD over Harpoon 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 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 2042. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesShuteye RD
CrossesHarpoon Bayou
Location1.1 Mi. West of LA 6
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySabine Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.56445, -93.5122
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic330 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 Shuteye RD over Harpoon Bayou built?

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

What condition is Shuteye RD over Harpoon 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Shuteye RD over Harpoon Bayou carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Shuteye RD over Harpoon Bayou?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Shuteye RD over Harpoon Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.