US Bridges

Solitude RD over Little Bayou Sara

Fair

West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 0.01 Mi. S. of LA 66 · Structure no. 616330506912451

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Solitude RD over Little Bayou Sara is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Solitude RD over Little Bayou Sara in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 880 by 2040. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSolitude RD
CrossesLittle Bayou Sara
Location0.01 Mi. S. of LA 66
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWest Feliciana Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.84469, -91.40772
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2020)
Projected traffic880 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Solitude RD over Little Bayou Sara built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Solitude RD over Little Bayou Sara 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Solitude RD over Little Bayou Sara carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Solitude RD over Little Bayou Sara?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Solitude RD over Little Bayou Sara?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.