LA 1 over Caddo Lake
GoodCaddo Parish, Louisiana · 12.28 · Structure no. 040900000040909
- Built
- 2024
- 1 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 2,050 ft
- 22 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,850
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA 1 over Caddo Lake is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA 1 over Caddo Lake in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,850 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,335 by 2041. The structure is 2,050 ft (624.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA 1 over Caddo Lake built?
It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA 1 over Caddo Lake in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does LA 1 over Caddo Lake carry?
About 4,850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is LA 1 over Caddo Lake?
The structure is 2,050 ft (624.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns LA 1 over Caddo Lake?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.