LA0001 over Cane River
PoorNatchitoches Parish, Louisiana · .05 Mi. N of S Int LA495 · Structure no. 083500530308111
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 452 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 996
- 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 1948, so it is 77 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 3 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 996 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,095 by 2041. The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 1948, making it 77 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does LA0001 over Cane River carry?
About 996 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0001 over Cane River?
The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns LA0001 over Cane River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.