LA0009 over Corney Lake
PoorPosted for loadClaiborne Parish, Louisiana · 3.86 MI North of LA 2 Alt · Structure no. 041400720203861
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 962 ft
- 24 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 118
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0009 over Corney Lake is a concrete tee beam carrying LA0009 over Corney Lake in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 118 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 129 by 2041. The structure is 962 ft (293.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 LA0009 over Corney Lake built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0009 over Corney Lake 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does LA0009 over Corney Lake carry?
About 118 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is LA0009 over Corney Lake?
The structure is 962 ft (293.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns LA0009 over Corney Lake?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.