LA0001 over Mahlin Bayou
GoodCaddo Parish, Louisiana · .6 MI North of LA 173 · Structure no. 040900450106901
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,576
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0001 over Mahlin Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying LA0001 over Mahlin Bayou in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 85 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 9,576 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,533 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 160 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0001 over Mahlin Bayou built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is LA0001 over Mahlin Bayou 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does LA0001 over Mahlin Bayou carry?
About 9,576 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is LA0001 over Mahlin Bayou?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 160 ft wide.
Who owns LA0001 over Mahlin Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.