US Bridges

LA0526 over Bayou Pierre

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 1.3 MI East of LA 523 · Structure no. 040908090813021

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
19,314
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0526 over Bayou Pierre is a concrete continuous slab carrying LA0526 over Bayou Pierre 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 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0526
CrossesBayou Pierre
Location1.3 MI East of LA 523
RouteState Highway 526
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.40982, -93.7254
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0526 over Bayou Pierre built?

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

What condition is LA0526 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 LA0526 over Bayou Pierre carry?

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

How long is LA0526 over Bayou Pierre?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns LA0526 over Bayou Pierre?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.