US Bridges

LA0154 over Lake Bistineau

Fair

Bossier Parish, Louisiana · 4.3 MI East of LA 157 · Structure no. 040800900108221

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
7,840 ft
112 main spans
Daily traffic
1,559
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0154 over Lake Bistineau is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0154 over Lake Bistineau in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 1,559 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,714 by 2041. The structure is 7,840 ft (2,389.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0154
CrossesLake Bistineau
Location4.3 MI East of LA 157
RouteState Highway 154
CountyBossier Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.33141, -93.4385
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans112
Design loadHS 20
Structure length7,840 ft (2,389.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,559 (2021)
Projected traffic1,714 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 Lake Bistineau built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0154 over Lake Bistineau 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does LA0154 over Lake Bistineau carry?

About 1,559 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0154 over Lake Bistineau?

The structure is 7,840 ft (2,389.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns LA0154 over Lake Bistineau?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.