US Bridges

LA0544 over I-20

Poor

Lincoln Parish, Louisiana · LA 544 over I-20 · Structure no. 053102960308571

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,636
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0544 over I-20 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0544 over I-20 in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 11,636 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,799 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 52 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLA0544
CrossesI-20
LocationLA 544 over I-20
RouteState Highway 544
CountyLincoln Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.54049, -92.6531
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,636 (2021)
Projected traffic12,799 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0544 over I-20 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0544 over I-20 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does LA0544 over I-20 carry?

About 11,636 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is LA0544 over I-20?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns LA0544 over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.