US Bridges

Bible RD over Colewa Bayou

Fair

West Carroll Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 MI S of LA 585 · Structure no. 056232400913461

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
240 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
88
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bible RD over Colewa Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Bible RD over Colewa Bayou in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2039. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBible RD
CrossesColewa Bayou
Location1.1 MI S of LA 585
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWest Carroll Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.66717, -91.57891
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2019)
Projected traffic96 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bible RD over Colewa Bayou built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bible RD over Colewa 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Bible RD over Colewa Bayou carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Bible RD over Colewa Bayou?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bible RD over Colewa Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.