LA0494 over Cane River
GoodNatchitoches Parish, Louisiana · Int. LA 6B & LA 494 Natc · Structure no. 083508352000001
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 450 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,589
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0494 over Cane River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0494 over Cane River in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 21,589 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,747 by 2041. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0494 over Cane River built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0494 over Cane River 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does LA0494 over Cane River carry?
About 21,589 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0494 over Cane River?
The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns LA0494 over Cane River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.