LA0001 over Choctaw Bayou
GoodAvoyelles Parish, Louisiana · 0.74 Mi. South of LA 1194 · Structure no. 080500520705641
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 123 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,559
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0001 over Choctaw Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0001 over Choctaw Bayou in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 6,559 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,214 by 2041. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0001 over Choctaw Bayou built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0001 over Choctaw Bayou 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does LA0001 over Choctaw Bayou carry?
About 6,559 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is LA0001 over Choctaw Bayou?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns LA0001 over Choctaw Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.