US Bridges

LA0612 over Old Channel of Red Chute

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Bossier Parish, Louisiana · 2.34 Mi. E. of US 71 · Structure no. 040800000040407

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
280 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
8,332
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0612 over Old Channel of Red Chute is a concrete slab carrying LA0612 over Old Channel of Red Chute in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8,332 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,165 by 2041. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0612
CrossesOld Channel of Red Chute
Location2.34 Mi. E. of US 71
RouteState Highway 612
CountyBossier Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.4442, -93.6083
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHL 93
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,332 (2021)
Projected traffic9,165 by 2041
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0612 over Old Channel of Red Chute built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0612 over Old Channel of Red Chute 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does LA0612 over Old Channel of Red Chute carry?

About 8,332 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is LA0612 over Old Channel of Red Chute?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0612 over Old Channel of Red Chute?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.