Fdr 120 over S.Fork Saddle Bayou
PoorGrant Parish, Louisiana · No Data Entered · Structure no. 080601000002127
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17
- 1979 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Fdr 120 over S.Fork Saddle Bayou is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Fdr 120 over S.Fork Saddle Bayou in Grant Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 4 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.
It carries about 17 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fdr 120 over S.Fork Saddle Bayou built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fdr 120 over S.Fork Saddle 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Fdr 120 over S.Fork Saddle Bayou carry?
About 17 vehicles per day (1979 count).
How long is Fdr 120 over S.Fork Saddle Bayou?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Fdr 120 over S.Fork Saddle Bayou?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.