US Bridges

LA0122 over Parasol Bayou

Good

Grant Parish, Louisiana · 2.12 M E of E JCT LA 471 · Structure no. 082201290202121

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
683
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0122 over Parasol Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0122 over Parasol Bayou in Grant Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 683 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 751 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLA0122
CrossesParasol Bayou
Location2.12 M E of E JCT LA 471
RouteState Highway 122
Coordinates31.68002, -92.7104
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic683 (2021)
Projected traffic751 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 LA0122 over Parasol Bayou built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0122 over Parasol 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does LA0122 over Parasol Bayou carry?

About 683 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0122 over Parasol Bayou?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA0122 over Parasol Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.