US Bridges

LA0154 over I-20

Poor

Bienville Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 MI N of US 80 · Structure no. 040700880501241

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
266 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0154 over I-20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0154 over I-20 in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 748 by 2036. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesLA0154
CrossesI-20
Location1.2 MI N of US 80
RouteState Highway 154
Coordinates32.56303, -93.0542
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2016)
Projected traffic748 by 2036
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0154 over I-20 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0154 over I-20 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does LA0154 over I-20 carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0154 over I-20?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns LA0154 over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.