LA0887 over Black River Bayou
PoorPosted for loadTensas Parish, Louisiana · .1 MI West of LA 608 · Structure no. 585401810205971
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 154 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 58
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0887 over Black River Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0887 over Black River Bayou in Tensas Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 58 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2041. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 LA0887 over Black River Bayou built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0887 over Black River Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does LA0887 over Black River Bayou carry?
About 58 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is LA0887 over Black River Bayou?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns LA0887 over Black River Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.