US Bridges

LA0507 over I-20

Good

Lincoln Parish, Louisiana · LA 507 over I-20 · Structure no. 053103080407701

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
257 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,768
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0507 over I-20 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0507 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 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 2,768 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,044 by 2041. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesLA0507
CrossesI-20
LocationLA 507 over I-20
RouteState Highway 507
Coordinates32.54804, -92.7875
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,768 (2021)
Projected traffic3,044 by 2041
Trucks19%
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 LA0507 over I-20 built?

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

What condition is LA0507 over I-20 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does LA0507 over I-20 carry?

About 2,768 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0507 over I-20?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA0507 over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.