US Bridges

Highland RD over Little Bayou Sara

Fair

West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 MI W of LA 66 · Structure no. 616330532912561

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Other
Other
Length
440 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highland RD over Little Bayou Sara is a other other carrying Highland RD over Little Bayou Sara in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 231 by 2040. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHighland RD
CrossesLittle Bayou Sara
Location0.3 MI W of LA 66
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWest Feliciana Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.88694, -91.42507
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialOther
DeckOther
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2020)
Projected traffic231 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Highland RD over Little Bayou Sara built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highland 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 July 2024.

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

About 210 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Highland RD over Little Bayou Sara?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Highland RD over Little Bayou Sara?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.