I0020 over Black Lake Creek
FairBienville Parish, Louisiana · 1.31 M West of JCT of LA9 · Structure no. 040704510412031
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 225 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37,514
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I0020 over Black Lake Creek is a concrete slab carrying I0020 over Black Lake Creek in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 37,514 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,265 by 2041. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I0020 over Black Lake Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is I0020 over Black Lake Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does I0020 over Black Lake Creek carry?
About 37,514 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is I0020 over Black Lake Creek?
The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I0020 over Black Lake Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.