LA0015 over Red Bayou Canal
FairConcordia Parish, Louisiana · 13.69 MI North of LA 565 · Structure no. 581501770513691
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 393
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0015 over Red Bayou Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA0015 over Red Bayou Canal in Concordia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 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 393 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 432 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0015 over Red Bayou Canal built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0015 over Red Bayou Canal 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does LA0015 over Red Bayou Canal carry?
About 393 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is LA0015 over Red Bayou Canal?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns LA0015 over Red Bayou Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.