US Bridges

LA0888 over Glade Bayou

Fair

Tensas Parish, Louisiana · .85 MI North of LA 4 · Structure no. 585403500100851

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
560 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
128
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0888 over Glade Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0888 over Glade Bayou in Tensas Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 128 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2041. The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0888
CrossesGlade Bayou
Location.85 MI North of LA 4
RouteState Highway 888
CountyTensas Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.10591, -91.3925
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length560 ft (170.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2021)
Projected traffic140 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 LA0888 over Glade Bayou built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0888 over Glade 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does LA0888 over Glade Bayou carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is LA0888 over Glade Bayou?

The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns LA0888 over Glade Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.