LA0015 over Pine Bayou Canal
FairFranklin Parish, Louisiana · .2 MI North of LA 857 · Structure no. 582100260706581
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 204 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,661
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0015 over Pine Bayou Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying LA0015 over Pine Bayou Canal in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 6 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 9,661 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,627 by 2041. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0015 over Pine Bayou Canal built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0015 over Pine 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does LA0015 over Pine Bayou Canal carry?
About 9,661 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is LA0015 over Pine Bayou Canal?
The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns LA0015 over Pine Bayou Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.