US Bridges

LA0002 over Bayou

Fair

Bossier Parish, Louisiana · .8 MI East of LA 157E · Structure no. 040800830402231

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,824
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0002 over Bayou is a concrete tee beam carrying LA0002 over Bayou in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,824 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,006 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0002
CrossesBayou
Location.8 MI East of LA 157E
RouteState Highway 2
CountyBossier Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.90573, -93.6668
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,824 (2021)
Projected traffic2,006 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 LA0002 over Bayou built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0002 over 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 2024.

How much traffic does LA0002 over Bayou carry?

About 1,824 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0002 over Bayou?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns LA0002 over Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.