LA0530 over Horseshoe Bayou
GoodCaddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.45 MI East of US 71 · Structure no. 040900850109971
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 177
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0530 over Horseshoe Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying LA0530 over Horseshoe Bayou in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 177 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 194 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 220 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0530 over Horseshoe Bayou built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0530 over Horseshoe 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does LA0530 over Horseshoe Bayou carry?
About 177 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is LA0530 over Horseshoe Bayou?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m) and a deck 220 ft wide.
Who owns LA0530 over Horseshoe Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.