US Bridges

LA0154 over Red Chute Bayou

Poor

Bossier Parish, Louisiana · .01 MI South of LA 157 · Structure no. 040800900103461

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
210 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
3,124
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0154 over Red Chute Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0154 over Red Chute Bayou in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 3,124 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,436 by 2041. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0154
CrossesRed Chute Bayou
Location.01 MI South of LA 157
RouteState Highway 154
CountyBossier Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.36194, -93.5028
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 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 closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$936,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0154 over Red Chute Bayou built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0154 over Red Chute 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 2023.

How much traffic does LA0154 over Red Chute Bayou carry?

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

How long is LA0154 over Red Chute Bayou?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns LA0154 over Red Chute Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.