LA0527 over Flat River
PoorBossier Parish, Louisiana · .05 MI E. of US 71 · Structure no. 040801210100511
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 209 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,951
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0527 over Flat River is a concrete slab carrying LA0527 over Flat River in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 3 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 1,951 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,146 by 2041. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0527 over Flat River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0527 over Flat River 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 2024.
How much traffic does LA0527 over Flat River carry?
About 1,951 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0527 over Flat River?
The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns LA0527 over Flat River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.