LA0514 over Bayou Chicot
PoorPosted for loadRed River Parish, Louisiana · 1.8 MI East of US 71 · Structure no. 044101000104801
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 134 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 772
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0514 over Bayou Chicot is a concrete slab carrying LA0514 over Bayou Chicot in Red River Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 772 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 849 by 2041. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 LA0514 over Bayou Chicot built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0514 over Bayou Chicot 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does LA0514 over Bayou Chicot carry?
About 772 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0514 over Bayou Chicot?
The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns LA0514 over Bayou Chicot?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.