Kisatchie Falls RD over Kisatchie Bayou
GoodNatchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 1.3 Mi. NE of LA 118 · Structure no. 083500000600137
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kisatchie Falls RD over Kisatchie Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kisatchie Falls RD over Kisatchie Bayou in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 28 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kisatchie Falls RD over Kisatchie Bayou built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kisatchie Falls RD over Kisatchie Bayou 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Kisatchie Falls RD over Kisatchie Bayou carry?
About 28 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Kisatchie Falls RD over Kisatchie Bayou?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Kisatchie Falls RD over Kisatchie Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.