LA0511 over Red R. C.Fant Pkwy Ar Te
PoorBossier Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 MI West of US 71 · Structure no. 040801020300001
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 2,823 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,999
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0511 over Red R. C.Fant Pkwy Ar Te is a steel truss - thru carrying LA0511 over Red R. C.Fant Pkwy Ar Te in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 28,999 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,898 by 2041. The structure is 2,823 ft (860.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0511 over Red R. C.Fant Pkwy Ar Te built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0511 over Red R. C.Fant Pkwy Ar Te 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 2024.
How much traffic does LA0511 over Red R. C.Fant Pkwy Ar Te carry?
About 28,999 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is LA0511 over Red R. C.Fant Pkwy Ar Te?
The structure is 2,823 ft (860.5 m) long with a longest span of 400 ft (121.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns LA0511 over Red R. C.Fant Pkwy Ar Te?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.