LA0027 over Houston River
FairCalcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 MI N of LA 379 · Structure no. 071000310603751
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 580 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,798
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0027 over Houston River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0027 over Houston River in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 7,798 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,577 by 2041. The structure is 580 ft (176.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0027 over Houston River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0027 over Houston River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does LA0027 over Houston River carry?
About 7,798 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is LA0027 over Houston River?
The structure is 580 ft (176.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns LA0027 over Houston River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.