US Bridges

LA0174 over Black Bayou

Good

Red River Parish, Louisiana · 0.7 Mi. W. of LA 1 · Structure no. 044100000040340

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
773
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0174 over Black Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying LA0174 over Black Bayou in Red River Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 773 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesLA0174
CrossesBlack Bayou
Location0.7 Mi. W. of LA 1
RouteState Highway 174
Coordinates31.91671, -93.3136
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic773 (2021)
Projected traffic850 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0174 over Black Bayou built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0174 over Black Bayou 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does LA0174 over Black Bayou carry?

About 773 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0174 over Black Bayou?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns LA0174 over Black Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.