LA 124 over Larto Lake Bayou
PoorPosted for loadCatahoula Parish, Louisiana · 27.4 MI S of US 84 · Structure no. 581308132407981
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 514
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA 124 over Larto Lake Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA 124 over Larto Lake Bayou in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 2 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 514 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 565 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 23 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA 124 over Larto Lake Bayou built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA 124 over Larto Lake 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does LA 124 over Larto Lake Bayou carry?
About 514 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is LA 124 over Larto Lake Bayou?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns LA 124 over Larto Lake Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.