LA0001 over Bayou Julien
GoodNatchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 1.11 Mi. W of JCT LA 1 · Structure no. 083500343001111
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,740
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0001 over Bayou Julien is a concrete slab carrying LA0001 over Bayou Julien in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 4,740 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,214 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 LA0001 over Bayou Julien built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0001 over Bayou Julien 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 2024.
How much traffic does LA0001 over Bayou Julien carry?
About 4,740 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is LA0001 over Bayou Julien?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns LA0001 over Bayou Julien?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.