US Bridges

CR-225 over Sara Bayou

Poor

West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 2.8 Mi. Wnw LA 10 US 61 · Structure no. 616330483912521

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
220 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
74
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-225 over Sara Bayou is a concrete slab carrying CR-225 over Sara Bayou in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 74 vehicles a day, projected to reach 81 by 2042. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-225
CrossesSara Bayou
Location2.8 Mi. Wnw LA 10 US 61
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWest Feliciana Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.80551, -91.42018
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2022)
Projected traffic81 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 CR-225 over Sara Bayou built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-225 over Sara 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR-225 over Sara Bayou carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR-225 over Sara Bayou?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CR-225 over Sara Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.