US Bridges

Oakland Bridge RD over Bayou Deloutre

Fair

Union Parish, Louisiana · 3.0 MI E of LA 558 · Structure no. 055632598923221

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
280 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
324
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakland Bridge RD over Bayou Deloutre is a concrete slab carrying Oakland Bridge RD over Bayou Deloutre in Union Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 324 vehicles a day, projected to reach 356 by 2039. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesOakland Bridge RD
CrossesBayou Deloutre
Location3.0 MI E of LA 558
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUnion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.99813, -92.53685
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2019)
Projected traffic356 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oakland Bridge RD over Bayou Deloutre built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oakland Bridge RD over Bayou Deloutre 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Oakland Bridge RD over Bayou Deloutre carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Oakland Bridge RD over Bayou Deloutre?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Oakland Bridge RD over Bayou Deloutre?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.