US Bridges

LA0164 over Caney Branch

FairPosted for load

Bossier Parish, Louisiana · .78 MI East of LA 614 · Structure no. 040801220103301

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
201 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,472
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0164 over Caney Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying LA0164 over Caney Branch in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,472 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,819 by 2041. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0164
CrossesCaney Branch
Location.78 MI East of LA 614
RouteState Highway 164
CountyBossier Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.535, -93.457
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,472 (2021)
Projected traffic3,819 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0164 over Caney Branch built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0164 over Caney Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does LA0164 over Caney Branch carry?

About 3,472 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0164 over Caney Branch?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns LA0164 over Caney Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.