LA0004 over Tensas River @ Dickies
GoodTensas Parish, Louisiana · Beginning of Control Sect · Structure no. 585400000580149
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 600 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,082
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0004 over Tensas River @ Dickies is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0004 over Tensas River @ Dickies in Tensas Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,082 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,190 by 2041. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 78.3 mi (126 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0004 over Tensas River @ Dickies built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0004 over Tensas River @ Dickies 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does LA0004 over Tensas River @ Dickies carry?
About 1,082 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is LA0004 over Tensas River @ Dickies?
The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns LA0004 over Tensas River @ Dickies?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.