US Bridges

LA0175 over Bayou Na Bonchasse

Good

De Soto Parish, Louisiana · .43 M. S of LA 3015 · Structure no. 041600350404831

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,470
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0175 over Bayou Na Bonchasse is a concrete slab carrying LA0175 over Bayou Na Bonchasse in De Soto Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 4,470 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,917 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesLA0175
CrossesBayou Na Bonchasse
Location.43 M. S of LA 3015
RouteState Highway 175
Coordinates32.10333, -93.7001
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,470 (2021)
Projected traffic4,917 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0175 over Bayou Na Bonchasse built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0175 over Bayou Na Bonchasse 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does LA0175 over Bayou Na Bonchasse carry?

About 4,470 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0175 over Bayou Na Bonchasse?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns LA0175 over Bayou Na Bonchasse?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.