LA0015 over Bayou Lafouche
PoorOuachita Parish, Louisiana · 5.4 MI East of LA 841 · Structure no. 053700261000001
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 482 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,382
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0015 over Bayou Lafouche is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0015 over Bayou Lafouche in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,382 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,620 by 2041. The structure is 482 ft (146.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0015 over Bayou Lafouche built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0015 over Bayou Lafouche in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does LA0015 over Bayou Lafouche carry?
About 2,382 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is LA0015 over Bayou Lafouche?
The structure is 482 ft (146.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns LA0015 over Bayou Lafouche?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.