LA0026 over West Relief
FairAllen Parish, Louisiana · 4.3 MI W of US 165 · Structure no. 070200280511771
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 280 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,113
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0026 over West Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0026 over West Relief in Allen Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 2,113 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,324 by 2041. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0026 over West Relief built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0026 over West Relief 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does LA0026 over West Relief carry?
About 2,113 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is LA0026 over West Relief?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns LA0026 over West Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.