US Bridges

LA0002 over Bodcau Bayou

Good

Webster Parish, Louisiana · 2.13 Miles West of JCT of · Structure no. 046000000040309

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
400 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,723
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0002 over Bodcau Bayou is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0002 over Bodcau Bayou in Webster Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,723 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,895 by 2041. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesLA0002
CrossesBodcau Bayou
Location2.13 Miles West of JCT of
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates32.90553, -93.48266
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,723 (2021)
Projected traffic1,895 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0002 over Bodcau Bayou built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0002 over Bodcau Bayou 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does LA0002 over Bodcau Bayou carry?

About 1,723 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0002 over Bodcau Bayou?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0002 over Bodcau Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.