US Bridges

LA0129 over Six Mile Bayou

Fair

Concordia Parish, Louisiana · 1.35 MI N of LA 909 · Structure no. 581508150401351

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
161
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0129 over Six Mile Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0129 over Six Mile Bayou in Concordia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 161 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA0129
CrossesSix Mile Bayou
Location1.35 MI N of LA 909
RouteState Highway 129
Coordinates31.32763, -91.8271
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic161 (2021)
Projected traffic177 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Six Mile Bayou built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0129 over Six Mile Bayou 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does LA0129 over Six Mile Bayou carry?

About 161 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0129 over Six Mile Bayou?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA0129 over Six Mile Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.