I0020 over Saline Bayou
FairBienville Parish, Louisiana · 6.4 MI W of LA 507 · Structure no. 040704510416452
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37,514
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I0020 over Saline Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying I0020 over Saline Bayou in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 37,514 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,265 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 154 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I0020 over Saline Bayou built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is I0020 over Saline Bayou 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does I0020 over Saline Bayou carry?
About 37,514 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is I0020 over Saline Bayou?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 154 ft wide.
Who owns I0020 over Saline Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.