US Bridges

LA0162 over Little Caney Bayou

Fair

Bossier Parish, Louisiana · 5.06 MI East of LA 3 · Structure no. 040800823005061

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,595
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0162 over Little Caney Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0162 over Little Caney Bayou in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 4,595 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,054 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLA0162
CrossesLittle Caney Bayou
Location5.06 MI East of LA 3
RouteState Highway 162
Coordinates32.71606, -93.6607
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,595 (2021)
Projected traffic5,054 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0162 over Little Caney Bayou built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0162 over Little Caney 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 2023.

How much traffic does LA0162 over Little Caney Bayou carry?

About 4,595 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0162 over Little Caney Bayou?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA0162 over Little Caney Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.