LA1180 over Bayou Dubrock
PoorAvoyelles Parish, Louisiana · 0.7 Mile South of LA 1179 · Structure no. 080508052601351
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 213
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA1180 over Bayou Dubrock is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA1180 over Bayou Dubrock in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 213 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 234 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA1180 over Bayou Dubrock built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA1180 over Bayou Dubrock in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does LA1180 over Bayou Dubrock carry?
About 213 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA1180 over Bayou Dubrock?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns LA1180 over Bayou Dubrock?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.