US Bridges

LA0175 over KCS Railroad

Good

De Soto Parish, Louisiana · 3.20MI N of LA 3015 · Structure no. 041600000040323

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,145
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0175 over KCS Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0175 over KCS Railroad in De Soto Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,145 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,559 by 2041. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesLA0175
CrossesKCS Railroad
Location3.20MI N of LA 3015
RouteState Highway 175
Coordinates32.15249, -93.7015
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,145 (2021)
Projected traffic4,559 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0175 over KCS Railroad built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0175 over KCS Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does LA0175 over KCS Railroad carry?

About 4,145 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0175 over KCS Railroad?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0175 over KCS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.