LA0012 over Old River Slough
FairCalcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 4.5 MI W of LA 109 · Structure no. 071000000070238
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 680 ft
- 17 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,600
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0012 over Old River Slough is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0012 over Old River Slough in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,060 by 2038. The structure is 680 ft (207.3 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0012 over Old River Slough built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0012 over Old River Slough 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does LA0012 over Old River Slough carry?
About 4,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0012 over Old River Slough?
The structure is 680 ft (207.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns LA0012 over Old River Slough?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.