US Bridges

LA0526 over Kcsrr LA523

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · LA 526 over LA 523 · Structure no. 040908090811751

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
407 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
19,314
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0526 over Kcsrr LA523 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0526 over Kcsrr LA523 in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 19,314 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,245 by 2041. The structure is 407 ft (124.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0526
CrossesKcsrr LA523
LocationLA 526 over LA 523
RouteState Highway 526
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.40057, -93.7363
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length407 ft (124.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,314 (2021)
Projected traffic21,245 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0526 over Kcsrr LA523 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0526 over Kcsrr LA523 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 LA0526 over Kcsrr LA523 carry?

About 19,314 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is LA0526 over Kcsrr LA523?

The structure is 407 ft (124.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns LA0526 over Kcsrr LA523?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.