US Bridges

LA0155 over Black Lake Bayou

Good

Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 3.9 Mi. W of Int LA153 · Structure no. 083500910200001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
360 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
640
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0155 over Black Lake Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0155 over Black Lake Bayou in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 640 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 704 by 2036. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesLA0155
CrossesBlack Lake Bayou
Location3.9 Mi. W of Int LA153
RouteState Highway 155
Coordinates32.09429, -93.16244
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2016)
Projected traffic704 by 2036
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0155 over Black Lake Bayou built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0155 over Black Lake Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does LA0155 over Black Lake Bayou carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0155 over Black Lake Bayou?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns LA0155 over Black Lake Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.