LA0162 over Black Bayou
PoorPosted for loadBossier Parish, Louisiana · 00.76 MI East of LA 3 · Structure no. 040800823000761
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 193 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,595
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0162 over Black Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0162 over Black Bayou in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 3 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 4,595 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,054 by 2041. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0162 over Black Bayou built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0162 over Black 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 2024.
How much traffic does LA0162 over Black Bayou carry?
About 4,595 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0162 over Black Bayou?
The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns LA0162 over Black Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.