US Bridges

LA0001 over KCS RR & DR T Doos RD

Fair

Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana · 0.14 Mi. North of LA 1186 · Structure no. 080500523005181

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
356 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,686
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0001 over KCS RR & DR T Doos RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0001 over KCS RR & DR T Doos RD in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 4,686 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,154 by 2041. The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0001
CrossesKCS RR & DR T Doos RD
Location0.14 Mi. North of LA 1186
RouteState Highway 1
CountyAvoyelles Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.05189, -92.0225
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length356 ft (108.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,686 (2021)
Projected traffic5,154 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0001 over KCS RR & DR T Doos RD built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0001 over KCS RR & DR T Doos RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does LA0001 over KCS RR & DR T Doos RD carry?

About 4,686 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0001 over KCS RR & DR T Doos RD?

The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns LA0001 over KCS RR & DR T Doos RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.