LA0612 over Flat River
FairBossier Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 MI E of US 71(LA0612) · Structure no. 040801080101091
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 228 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,332
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0612 over Flat River is a concrete slab carrying LA0612 over Flat River in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5 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 8,332 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,165 by 2041. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0612 over Flat River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0612 over Flat River 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 2023.
How much traffic does LA0612 over Flat River carry?
About 8,332 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is LA0612 over Flat River?
The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns LA0612 over Flat River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.