US Bridges

LA0001 over MP RR

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 3.53 Mi. N of N JCT LA 8 · Structure no. 084000530206731

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
400 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
748
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0001 over MP RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0001 over MP RR in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 748 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 822 by 2041. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesLA0001
CrossesMP RR
Location3.53 Mi. N of N JCT LA 8
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates31.44911, -92.755
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic748 (2021)
Projected traffic822 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0001 over MP RR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0001 over MP RR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does LA0001 over MP RR carry?

About 748 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0001 over MP RR?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns LA0001 over MP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.