LA0004 over Mound Bayou
GoodTensas Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 MI North of LA 128 · Structure no. 585401730100861
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 520 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 618
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0004 over Mound Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0004 over Mound Bayou in Tensas Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 618 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 679 by 2041. The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0004 over Mound Bayou built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0004 over Mound 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does LA0004 over Mound Bayou carry?
About 618 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is LA0004 over Mound Bayou?
The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns LA0004 over Mound Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.