US Bridges

LA0119 over Cane River

Fair

Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 0.01 Mi. E. of LA 494 · Structure no. 083501190205261

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
352 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,886
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0119 over Cane River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0119 over Cane River in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 2,886 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,174 by 2041. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLA0119
CrossesCane River
Location0.01 Mi. E. of LA 494
RouteState Highway 119
Coordinates31.66337, -93.0009
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length352 ft (107.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,886 (2021)
Projected traffic3,174 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 LA0119 over Cane River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0119 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does LA0119 over Cane River carry?

About 2,886 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0119 over Cane River?

The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0119 over Cane River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.