LA0012 over Sabine River
PoorCalcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 5.0 MI West of LA 109 · Structure no. 071000120100001
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Movable - Swing
- Steel
- Length
- 327 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,365
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0012 over Sabine River is a steel movable - swing carrying LA0012 over Sabine River in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 3,365 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,701 by 2041. The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 LA0012 over Sabine River built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0012 over Sabine River 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 2024.
How much traffic does LA0012 over Sabine River carry?
About 3,365 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is LA0012 over Sabine River?
The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns LA0012 over Sabine River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.