US Bridges

LA0002 over Kelly Bayou

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.47 MI East of US 71 · Structure no. 040900830200471

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
776
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0002 over Kelly Bayou is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0002 over Kelly Bayou in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 776 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 853 by 2041. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesLA0002
CrossesKelly Bayou
Location0.47 MI East of US 71
RouteState Highway 200
Coordinates32.89414, -93.8712
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic776 (2021)
Projected traffic853 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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 LA0002 over Kelly Bayou built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0002 over Kelly Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does LA0002 over Kelly Bayou carry?

About 776 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0002 over Kelly Bayou?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns LA0002 over Kelly Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.