LA0009 over Black Lake
GoodNatchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 4.88 Mi. East of US 71 · Structure no. 083500000080572
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 4,724 ft
- 72 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,118
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0009 over Black Lake is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0009 over Black Lake in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 2,118 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,329 by 2041. The structure is 4,724 ft (1,439.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0009 over Black Lake built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0009 over Black Lake 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 LA0009 over Black Lake carry?
About 2,118 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0009 over Black Lake?
The structure is 4,724 ft (1,439.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns LA0009 over Black Lake?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.