LA0002 over Jeems Bayou
PoorPosted for loadCaddo Parish, Louisiana · 2.26 MI West of LA 1 · Structure no. 040900453002261
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 532 ft
- 28 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,464
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0002 over Jeems Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0002 over Jeems Bayou in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,464 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,610 by 2041. The structure is 532 ft (162.2 m) long and 43 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 LA0002 over Jeems Bayou built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0002 over Jeems Bayou 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does LA0002 over Jeems Bayou carry?
About 1,464 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is LA0002 over Jeems Bayou?
The structure is 532 ft (162.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns LA0002 over Jeems Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.