US Bridges

LA0082 over Sabine Lake

Fair

Cameron Parish, Louisiana · LA 82 @ Texas Line · Structure no. 071200000070215

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
3,775 ft
34 main spans
Daily traffic
1,058
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0082 over Sabine Lake is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0082 over Sabine Lake in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 1,058 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,163 by 2043. The structure is 3,775 ft (1,150.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0082
CrossesSabine Lake
LocationLA 82 @ Texas Line
RouteState Highway 82
CountyCameron Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.7643, -93.8986
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans34
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,775 ft (1,150.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,058 (2023)
Projected traffic1,163 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0082 over Sabine Lake built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0082 over Sabine Lake 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does LA0082 over Sabine Lake carry?

About 1,058 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is LA0082 over Sabine Lake?

The structure is 3,775 ft (1,150.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns LA0082 over Sabine Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.