LA0511 over Bayou Pierre
FairCaddo Parish, Louisiana · .8 MI East of LA 523 · Structure no. 040901020202981
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 175 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,509
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0511 over Bayou Pierre is a concrete slab carrying LA0511 over Bayou Pierre in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 23,509 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,859 by 2041. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0511 over Bayou Pierre built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0511 over Bayou Pierre 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does LA0511 over Bayou Pierre carry?
About 23,509 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is LA0511 over Bayou Pierre?
The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns LA0511 over Bayou Pierre?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.