LA0157 over Bodcau Bayou Relief
PoorBossier Parish, Louisiana · 3.67 MI North of LA 528 · Structure no. 040800820409441
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 286 ft
- 15 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 846
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0157 over Bodcau Bayou Relief is a concrete slab carrying LA0157 over Bodcau Bayou Relief in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 846 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2041. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0157 over Bodcau Bayou Relief built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0157 over Bodcau Bayou Relief in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does LA0157 over Bodcau Bayou Relief carry?
About 846 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0157 over Bodcau Bayou Relief?
The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns LA0157 over Bodcau Bayou Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.