LA0892 over Van Buren Bayou
FairTensas Parish, Louisiana · .01 MI East of LA 3024 · Structure no. 585401800106871
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 109
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0892 over Van Buren Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0892 over Van Buren Bayou in Tensas Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 109 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 119 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 LA0892 over Van Buren Bayou built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0892 over Van Buren 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does LA0892 over Van Buren Bayou carry?
About 109 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is LA0892 over Van Buren Bayou?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns LA0892 over Van Buren Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.