US Bridges

LA0002 over Corney Bayou

Fair

Union Parish, Louisiana · 3.3 MI West of LA 15 · Structure no. 055600700412921

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
602 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
2,520
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0002 over Corney Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0002 over Corney Bayou in Union Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 2,520 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,772 by 2041. The structure is 602 ft (183.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0002
CrossesCorney Bayou
Location3.3 MI West of LA 15
RouteState Highway 2
CountyUnion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.78628, -92.4583
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length602 ft (183.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,520 (2021)
Projected traffic2,772 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 LA0002 over Corney Bayou built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0002 over Corney 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does LA0002 over Corney Bayou carry?

About 2,520 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is LA0002 over Corney Bayou?

The structure is 602 ft (183.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns LA0002 over Corney Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.