LA0163 over Clarke Bayou
PoorWebster Parish, Louisiana · .8 MI West of LA 527 · Structure no. 046008600802041
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 266 ft
- 14 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,091
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0163 over Clarke Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0163 over Clarke Bayou in Webster Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 2,091 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2041. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0163 over Clarke Bayou built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0163 over Clarke 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does LA0163 over Clarke Bayou carry?
About 2,091 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0163 over Clarke Bayou?
The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns LA0163 over Clarke Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.