Powell Station RD over West Fork Bayou
PoorPosted for loadWest Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 1.7 MI S of US61 · Structure no. 616330445911961
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 115 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Powell Station RD over West Fork Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Powell Station RD over West Fork Bayou in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2040. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Powell Station RD over West Fork Bayou built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Powell Station RD over West Fork 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Powell Station RD over West Fork Bayou carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Powell Station RD over West Fork Bayou?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Powell Station RD over West Fork Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.