LA0015 over Tensas River @ Clayton
PoorCatahoula Parish, Louisiana · .01 MI West of LA 566 · Structure no. 581300260400001
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Movable - Lift
- Steel
- Length
- 579 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,592
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0015 over Tensas River @ Clayton is a steel movable - lift carrying LA0015 over Tensas River @ Clayton in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,592 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,051 by 2041. The structure is 579 ft (176.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 LA0015 over Tensas River @ Clayton built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0015 over Tensas River @ Clayton in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does LA0015 over Tensas River @ Clayton carry?
About 4,592 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is LA0015 over Tensas River @ Clayton?
The structure is 579 ft (176.5 m) long with a longest span of 181 ft (55.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns LA0015 over Tensas River @ Clayton?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.