LA0001 over Cane River
PoorNatchitoches Parish, Louisiana · .8 Mi. N of S Int LA490 · Structure no. 083500530303351
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 552 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 748
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0001 over Cane River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0001 over Cane River in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 748 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 822 by 2041. The structure is 552 ft (168.2 m) long and 34 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Cane River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0001 over Cane River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does LA0001 over Cane River carry?
About 748 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0001 over Cane River?
The structure is 552 ft (168.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns LA0001 over Cane River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.