LA0538 over Caddo Lake
FairCaddo Parish, Louisiana · .34 MI North of LA 767 · Structure no. 040900780300341
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 850 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,182
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0538 over Caddo Lake is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying LA0538 over Caddo Lake in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,182 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2041. The structure is 850 ft (259.1 m) long and 43 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0538 over Caddo Lake built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0538 over Caddo Lake 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does LA0538 over Caddo Lake carry?
About 1,182 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0538 over Caddo Lake?
The structure is 850 ft (259.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns LA0538 over Caddo Lake?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.