LA0143 over Tupawek Bayou
FairOuachita Parish, Louisiana · .3 MI North of LA 616 · Structure no. 053703150201311
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 200 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,648
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0143 over Tupawek Bayou is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0143 over Tupawek Bayou in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 12,648 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,912 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 LA0143 over Tupawek Bayou built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0143 over Tupawek Bayou 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does LA0143 over Tupawek Bayou carry?
About 12,648 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is LA0143 over Tupawek Bayou?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns LA0143 over Tupawek Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.