LA0169 over Twelve Mile Bayou
PoorPosted for loadCaddo Parish, Louisiana · 1.6 MI East of LA 1 · Structure no. 040900453103201
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 492 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 311
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0169 over Twelve Mile Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0169 over Twelve Mile Bayou in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 311 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 342 by 2041. The structure is 492 ft (150 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0169 over Twelve Mile Bayou built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0169 over Twelve Mile 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does LA0169 over Twelve Mile Bayou carry?
About 311 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0169 over Twelve Mile Bayou?
The structure is 492 ft (150 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns LA0169 over Twelve Mile Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.