LA0173 over Cross Bayou
GoodCaddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.20 MI E JCT LA 3094 · Structure no. 040900940101771
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 350 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,302
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0173 over Cross Bayou is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0173 over Cross Bayou 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 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 15,302 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,832 by 2041. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0173 over Cross Bayou built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0173 over Cross 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 LA0173 over Cross Bayou carry?
About 15,302 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA0173 over Cross Bayou?
The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns LA0173 over Cross Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.