LA0174 over Bayou Pierre
FairRed River Parish, Louisiana · 2.31 MI West of LA 1 · Structure no. 044101120700001
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 401 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 890
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0174 over Bayou Pierre is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0174 over Bayou Pierre in Red River Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 5 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 890 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 979 by 2036. The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 LA0174 over Bayou Pierre built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0174 over Bayou Pierre 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does LA0174 over Bayou Pierre carry?
About 890 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0174 over Bayou Pierre?
The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns LA0174 over Bayou Pierre?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.