LA0124 over Broke Leg Bayou
PoorPosted for loadCatahoula Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 MI North of LA 3102 · Structure no. 581301430400591
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 78 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 287
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0124 over Broke Leg Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0124 over Broke Leg Bayou in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 287 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0124 over Broke Leg Bayou built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0124 over Broke Leg Bayou 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does LA0124 over Broke Leg Bayou carry?
About 287 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is LA0124 over Broke Leg Bayou?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns LA0124 over Broke Leg Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.