US Bridges

LA0129 over Channel Bridge

Good

Concordia Parish, Louisiana · 0.10 M S of LA 129 · Structure no. 581501780112101

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
300 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
68
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0129 over Channel Bridge is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0129 over Channel Bridge in Concordia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 68 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2041. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

CarriesLA0129
CrossesChannel Bridge
Location0.10 M S of LA 129
RouteState Highway 129
Coordinates31.36936, -91.7771
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2021)
Projected traffic74 by 2041
Trucks15%
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 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 LA0129 over Channel Bridge built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0129 over Channel Bridge in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does LA0129 over Channel Bridge carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0129 over Channel Bridge?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns LA0129 over Channel Bridge?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.