US Bridges

LA0154 over Cross Bayou

Good

Bossier Parish, Louisiana · 2.46 Miles East of US 71 · Structure no. 040800900102461

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,124
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0154 over Cross Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0154 over Cross Bayou in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,124 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,436 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLA0154
CrossesCross Bayou
Location2.46 Miles East of US 71
RouteState Highway 154
Coordinates32.35212, -93.5155
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,124 (2021)
Projected traffic3,436 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0154 over Cross Bayou built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0154 over Cross Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does LA0154 over Cross Bayou carry?

About 3,124 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0154 over Cross Bayou?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0154 over Cross Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.