US Bridges

LA0175 over Caney Bayou Rel

Poor

De Soto Parish, Louisiana · 1.4 MI South of LA 5 · Structure no. 041600350409481

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,051
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0175 over Caney Bayou Rel is a concrete slab carrying LA0175 over Caney Bayou Rel in De Soto Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 4,051 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,456 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0175
CrossesCaney Bayou Rel
Location1.4 MI South of LA 5
RouteState Highway 175
CountyDe Soto Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.16311, -93.7131
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,051 (2021)
Projected traffic4,456 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$585,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0175 over Caney Bayou Rel built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0175 over Caney Bayou Rel 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does LA0175 over Caney Bayou Rel carry?

About 4,051 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0175 over Caney Bayou Rel?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns LA0175 over Caney Bayou Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.