US Bridges

US0084 over Saline Bayou

Fair

Winn Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 MI E JCT LA 1226 · Structure no. 086400220200001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
302 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,081
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0084 over Saline Bayou is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0084 over Saline Bayou in Winn Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 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 4,081 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,489 by 2041. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0084
CrossesSaline Bayou
Location1.5 MI E JCT LA 1226
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyWinn Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.81866, -92.94888
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,081 (2021)
Projected traffic4,489 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0084 over Saline Bayou built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0084 over Saline 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US0084 over Saline Bayou carry?

About 4,081 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US0084 over Saline Bayou?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US0084 over Saline Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.