LA0175 over Bayou Pierre
PoorCaddo Parish, Louisiana · .78 MI South of LA 1 · Structure no. 040900350603281
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 260 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 931
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0175 over Bayou Pierre is a concrete slab carrying LA0175 over Bayou Pierre in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 931 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,024 by 2041. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0175 over Bayou Pierre built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0175 over Bayou Pierre in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does LA0175 over Bayou Pierre carry?
About 931 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0175 over Bayou Pierre?
The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns LA0175 over Bayou Pierre?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.