LA0157 over Bodcau Bayou
GoodWebster Parish, Louisiana · 3.23 MI West of US371 · Structure no. 046000840200031
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 450 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,382
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0157 over Bodcau Bayou is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0157 over Bodcau Bayou in Webster Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,382 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,520 by 2041. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0157 over Bodcau Bayou built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0157 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 LA0157 over Bodcau Bayou carry?
About 1,382 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0157 over Bodcau Bayou?
The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns LA0157 over Bodcau Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.