LA0001 over Old River
FairNatchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 2.21 MI W of JCT LA 1 · Structure no. 083500343002211
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,740
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0001 over Old River is a concrete slab carrying LA0001 over Old River 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 4,740 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,214 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 LA0001 over Old River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0001 over Old River 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does LA0001 over Old River carry?
About 4,740 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is LA0001 over Old River?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns LA0001 over Old River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.