LA0002 over Black Bayou
FairCaddo Parish, Louisiana · 5.15 MI East of LA 1 · Structure no. 040900830105151
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 400 ft
- 16 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,382
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0002 over Black Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0002 over Black Bayou in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 1,382 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,520 by 2041. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0002 over Black Bayou built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0002 over Black 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 2025.
How much traffic does LA0002 over Black Bayou carry?
About 1,382 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0002 over Black Bayou?
The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns LA0002 over Black Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.