La3163 over Sims Bayou

Fair Condition51 years old1,146 vehicles/day

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyNatchitoches
Location.30 Mi. N Of Int La480
CarriesLa3163
CrossesSims Bayou
Coordinates31.90937, -93.16810

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignSlab
Total Length140.1 ft (42.7 m)
Max Span20.0 ft (6.1 m)
Deck Width43.3 ft (13.2 m)
Deck Area563.6 sq m
Main Spans7
Year Built1975

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,146 (2021)
Truck Traffic14%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection124
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number083508351600301

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