US Bridges

LA0157 over Fox Skin Bayou

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Bossier Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 MI N. on LA 527 · Structure no. 040800000040408

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,211
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0157 over Fox Skin Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying LA0157 over Fox Skin Bayou in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,211 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,332 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0157
CrossesFox Skin Bayou
Location1.5 MI N. on LA 527
RouteState Highway 157
CountyBossier Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.44833, -93.51
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
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,211 (2021)
Projected traffic1,332 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0157 over Fox Skin Bayou built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0157 over Fox Skin 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does LA0157 over Fox Skin Bayou carry?

About 1,211 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0157 over Fox Skin Bayou?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0157 over Fox Skin Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.