US Bridges

LA0015 over Caney Bayou

Fair

Richland Parish, Louisiana · 2.30 MI West of LA 137 · Structure no. 054200260902301

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,198
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0015 over Caney Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying LA0015 over Caney Bayou in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 6 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 2,198 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,417 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0015
CrossesCaney Bayou
Location2.30 MI West of LA 137
RouteState Highway 15
CountyRichland Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.35629, -91.8151
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,198 (2021)
Projected traffic2,417 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0015 over Caney Bayou built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0015 over Caney Bayou 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does LA0015 over Caney Bayou carry?

About 2,198 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is LA0015 over Caney Bayou?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns LA0015 over Caney Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.