US Bridges

LA0614 over Foxskin Bayou

Fair

Bossier Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI East of LA 157 · Structure no. 040801223003041

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,148
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0614 over Foxskin Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0614 over Foxskin Bayou 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 1,148 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,262 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0614
CrossesFoxskin Bayou
Location0.2 MI East of LA 157
RouteState Highway 614
CountyBossier Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.53317, -93.5132
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,148 (2021)
Projected traffic1,262 by 2041
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 LA0614 over Foxskin Bayou built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0614 over Foxskin Bayou 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 LA0614 over Foxskin Bayou carry?

About 1,148 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is LA0614 over Foxskin Bayou?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns LA0614 over Foxskin Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.