US Bridges

I0020 over F1F1 Bayou

Fair

Bossier Parish, Louisiana · 5.5 MI East of LA 782-2 · Structure no. 040804510209762

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
62,470
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0020 over F1F1 Bayou is a concrete slab carrying I0020 over F1F1 Bayou in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 62,470 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,717 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI0020
CrossesF1F1 Bayou
Location5.5 MI East of LA 782-2
RouteInterstate 20
Coordinates32.54212, -93.5817
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,470 (2021)
Projected traffic68,717 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I0020 over F1F1 Bayou built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0020 over F1F1 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I0020 over F1F1 Bayou carry?

About 62,470 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I0020 over F1F1 Bayou?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I0020 over F1F1 Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.