LA0175 over Wallace Bayou
FairCaddo Parish, Louisiana · 4.06 MI South of LA 1 · Structure no. 040900350600001
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0175 over Wallace Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0175 over Wallace Bayou in Caddo 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 6 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,540 by 2036. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0175 over Wallace Bayou built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0175 over Wallace 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does LA0175 over Wallace Bayou carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0175 over Wallace Bayou?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns LA0175 over Wallace Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.