US Bridges

LA0612 over Red Chute Bayou

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Bossier Parish, Louisiana · 3.27 Mi. E. of US 71 · Structure no. 040800000040430

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,332
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0612 over Red Chute Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0612 over Red Chute Bayou in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 200 ft (61 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesLA0612
CrossesRed Chute Bayou
Location3.27 Mi. E. of US 71
RouteState Highway 612
Coordinates32.44814, -93.5946
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 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 closed11.8 mi (19 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0612 over Red Chute Bayou built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0612 over Red Chute 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 2024.

How much traffic does LA0612 over Red Chute Bayou carry?

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

How long is LA0612 over Red Chute Bayou?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns LA0612 over Red Chute Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.