US Bridges

LA0001 over KCS Railroad

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.43MI NW of Int. LA 538 · Structure no. 040900450200431

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
380 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,007
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0001 over KCS Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0001 over KCS Railroad in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 2,007 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,207 by 2041. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA0001
CrossesKCS Railroad
Location0.43MI NW of Int. LA 538
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates32.72169, -93.9632
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,007 (2021)
Projected traffic2,207 by 2041
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0001 over KCS Railroad built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0001 over KCS Railroad 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 KCS Railroad carry?

About 2,007 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is LA0001 over KCS Railroad?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns LA0001 over KCS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.