US Bridges

LA0107 over Red River

Good

Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana · 1.24 M. N. of Jct. LA 453 · Structure no. 080500330300001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,780 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,354
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0107 over Red River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0107 over Red River in Avoyelles 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,354 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,689 by 2041. The structure is 3,780 ft (1,152.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesLA0107
CrossesRed River
Location1.24 M. N. of Jct. LA 453
RouteState Highway 107
Coordinates31.19757, -92.1391
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+20 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,780 ft (1,152.1 m)
Longest span360 ft (109.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,354 (2021)
Projected traffic3,689 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0107 over Red River built?

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

What condition is LA0107 over Red River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does LA0107 over Red River carry?

About 3,354 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0107 over Red River?

The structure is 3,780 ft (1,152.1 m) long with a longest span of 360 ft (109.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns LA0107 over Red River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.