US Bridges

LA0129 over Cross Bayou

Good

Concordia Parish, Louisiana · .7 MI South of LA 565 · Structure no. 581501780209561

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,684
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0129 over Cross Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0129 over Cross Bayou in Concordia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,684 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,852 by 2041. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesLA0129
CrossesCross Bayou
Location.7 MI South of LA 565
RouteState Highway 129
Coordinates31.50186, -91.701
Functional classRural Major 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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,684 (2021)
Projected traffic1,852 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Cross Bayou built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0129 over Cross Bayou 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 Cross Bayou carry?

About 1,684 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is LA0129 over Cross Bayou?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0129 over Cross Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.