LA0157 over Bodcau Bayou
PoorPosted for loadBossier Parish, Louisiana · 4.0 MI North of LA 528 · Structure no. 040800820409771
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 287 ft
- 16 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 846
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0157 over Bodcau Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0157 over Bodcau Bayou in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 846 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2041. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0157 over Bodcau Bayou built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0157 over Bodcau Bayou 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 carry?
About 846 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0157 over Bodcau Bayou?
The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns LA0157 over Bodcau Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.