LA0072 over Coopers Bayou
FairBossier Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI East of LA 185 · Structure no. 040800103001101
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,394
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0072 over Coopers Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying LA0072 over Coopers Bayou in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 6 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 12,394 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,633 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0072 over Coopers Bayou built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0072 over Coopers Bayou 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does LA0072 over Coopers Bayou carry?
About 12,394 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA0072 over Coopers Bayou?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.
Who owns LA0072 over Coopers Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.