US Bridges

LA0169 over Paw Paw Bayou

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 5.29 MI North of I-20 · Structure no. 040900480205491

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
520 ft
26 main spans
Daily traffic
1,298
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0169 over Paw Paw Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0169 over Paw Paw Bayou in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 6 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 1,298 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,427 by 2041. The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0169
CrossesPaw Paw Bayou
Location5.29 MI North of I-20
RouteState Highway 169
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.5164, -93.9722
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans26
Design loadHS 20
Structure length520 ft (158.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,298 (2021)
Projected traffic1,427 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0169 over Paw Paw Bayou built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0169 over Paw Paw Bayou 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 2024.

How much traffic does LA0169 over Paw Paw Bayou carry?

About 1,298 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0169 over Paw Paw Bayou?

The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns LA0169 over Paw Paw Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.