LA1172 over Bayou
FairPosted for loadEvangeline Parish, Louisiana · 3.0 MI East of LA 13 · Structure no. 032008200604981
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 78 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 704
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA1172 over Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA1172 over Bayou in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 704 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 774 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA1172 over Bayou built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA1172 over 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does LA1172 over Bayou carry?
About 704 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is LA1172 over Bayou?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns LA1172 over Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.