US Bridges

LA0001 over Jones St/Kcs RR

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 2.6 MI North of LA 3032 · Structure no. 040900530908342

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,909 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,911
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0001 over Jones St/Kcs RR is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying LA0001 over Jones St/Kcs RR in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 16,911 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,602 by 2041. The structure is 1,909 ft (581.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA0001
CrossesJones St/Kcs RR
Location2.6 MI North of LA 3032
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates32.50948, -93.74304
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+22 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,909 ft (581.9 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,911 (2021)
Projected traffic18,602 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0001 over Jones St/Kcs RR built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0001 over Jones St/Kcs RR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does LA0001 over Jones St/Kcs RR carry?

About 16,911 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is LA0001 over Jones St/Kcs RR?

The structure is 1,909 ft (581.9 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns LA0001 over Jones St/Kcs RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.