LA0169 over Cross Bayou Bridge
FairCaddo Parish, Louisiana · 1.75 MI North of I-20 · Structure no. 040900480201951
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 340 ft
- 17 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,397
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0169 over Cross Bayou Bridge is a concrete slab carrying LA0169 over Cross Bayou Bridge in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,397 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,636 by 2041. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0169 over Cross Bayou Bridge built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0169 over Cross Bayou Bridge in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does LA0169 over Cross Bayou Bridge carry?
About 2,397 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0169 over Cross Bayou Bridge?
The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns LA0169 over Cross Bayou Bridge?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.