LA0002 over Red River-Millers Bluff
PoorBossier Parish, Louisiana · 3.3 MI East of US 71 · Structure no. 040800830300001
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 3,100 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,059
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0002 over Red River-Millers Bluff is a steel truss - thru carrying LA0002 over Red River-Millers Bluff in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 70 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 2,059 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,264 by 2041. The structure is 3,100 ft (944.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0002 over Red River-Millers Bluff built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is LA0002 over Red River-Millers Bluff 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does LA0002 over Red River-Millers Bluff carry?
About 2,059 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0002 over Red River-Millers Bluff?
The structure is 3,100 ft (944.9 m) long with a longest span of 360 ft (109.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns LA0002 over Red River-Millers Bluff?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.