US Bridges

LA0529 over Caney Creek

FairPosted for load

Bossier Parish, Louisiana · 2.2 MI North of LA 160 · Structure no. 040808080102201

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
134 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
494
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0529 over Caney Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0529 over Caney Creek in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 494 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 543 by 2041. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0529
CrossesCaney Creek
Location2.2 MI North of LA 160
RouteState Highway 529
CountyBossier Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.84789, -93.5208
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.7 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic494 (2021)
Projected traffic543 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 LA0529 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0529 over Caney Creek 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 LA0529 over Caney Creek carry?

About 494 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is LA0529 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA0529 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.