LA0491 over Cane River
FairNatchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 0.15 Mi. East of LA 1 · Structure no. 083500533005011
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 442 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 237
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0491 over Cane River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0491 over Cane River in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 237 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2041. The structure is 442 ft (134.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 LA0491 over Cane River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0491 over Cane 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does LA0491 over Cane River carry?
About 237 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA0491 over Cane River?
The structure is 442 ft (134.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns LA0491 over Cane River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.