LA0511 over Sand Beach Bayou
FairCaddo Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 MI East of LA 523 · Structure no. 040901020203361
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,829
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0511 over Sand Beach Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying LA0511 over Sand Beach Bayou in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 27,829 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,611 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0511 over Sand Beach Bayou built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0511 over Sand Beach 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does LA0511 over Sand Beach Bayou carry?
About 27,829 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is LA0511 over Sand Beach Bayou?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns LA0511 over Sand Beach Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.