US Bridges

LA0002 over Ouachita Sterlington

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · .68 Miles North of Caldwe · Structure no. 053700000050186

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
4,560 ft
35 main spans
Daily traffic
6,258
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0002 over Ouachita Sterlington is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying LA0002 over Ouachita Sterlington in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 6,258 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,883 by 2041. The structure is 4,560 ft (1,389.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0002
CrossesOuachita Sterlington
Location.68 Miles North of Caldwe
RouteState Highway 2
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.69873, -92.09404
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans35
Design loadHS 20
Structure length4,560 ft (1,389.9 m)
Longest span380 ft (115.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,258 (2021)
Projected traffic6,883 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0002 over Ouachita Sterlington built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0002 over Ouachita Sterlington 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does LA0002 over Ouachita Sterlington carry?

About 6,258 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is LA0002 over Ouachita Sterlington?

The structure is 4,560 ft (1,389.9 m) long with a longest span of 380 ft (115.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns LA0002 over Ouachita Sterlington?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.