LA0169 over S Fork Cross B
PoorPosted for loadCaddo Parish, Louisiana · .6 MI North of I-20 · Structure no. 040900480200801
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,397
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0169 over S Fork Cross B is a concrete slab carrying LA0169 over S Fork Cross B in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 4 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 2,397 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,636 by 2041. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 S Fork Cross B built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0169 over S Fork Cross B 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 LA0169 over S Fork Cross B carry?
About 2,397 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0169 over S Fork Cross B?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns LA0169 over S Fork Cross B?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.