LA0001-X over Cane River
PoorPosted for loadNatchitoches Parish, Louisiana · .01 Mi. S of Int LA1224 · Structure no. 083500530414631
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 441 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,362
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0001-X over Cane River is a concrete tee beam carrying LA0001-X over Cane River in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 6,362 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,998 by 2041. The structure is 441 ft (134.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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-X over Cane River built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0001-X 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-X over Cane River carry?
About 6,362 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is LA0001-X over Cane River?
The structure is 441 ft (134.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns LA0001-X over Cane River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.