LA0169 over Bayou
GoodCaddo Parish, Louisiana · 2.25 MI West JCT US 71 · Structure no. 040900453105111
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 311
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0169 over Bayou is a steel culvert carrying LA0169 over Bayou in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 311 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 342 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0169 over Bayou built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0169 over 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 LA0169 over Bayou carry?
About 311 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0169 over Bayou?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns LA0169 over Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.