LA0515 over Coushatta Bayou
PoorPosted for loadRed River Parish, Louisiana · 1.06 MI North of US 71 · Structure no. 044103020101061
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 286 ft
- 15 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 338
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0515 over Coushatta Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0515 over Coushatta Bayou in Red River Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 338 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 371 by 2041. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0515 over Coushatta Bayou built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0515 over Coushatta Bayou 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does LA0515 over Coushatta Bayou carry?
About 338 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is LA0515 over Coushatta Bayou?
The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns LA0515 over Coushatta Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.