LA0001 over KCS Rr/Jones ST
PoorPosted for loadCaddo Parish, Louisiana · 2.6 MI North of LA 3032 · Structure no. 040900530908341
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 1,899 ft
- 25 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,401
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0001 over KCS Rr/Jones ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0001 over KCS Rr/Jones ST in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 15,401 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,941 by 2041. The structure is 1,899 ft (578.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0001 over KCS Rr/Jones ST built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0001 over KCS Rr/Jones ST 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does LA0001 over KCS Rr/Jones ST carry?
About 15,401 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is LA0001 over KCS Rr/Jones ST?
The structure is 1,899 ft (578.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns LA0001 over KCS Rr/Jones ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.