US Bridges

LA0563 over I-20

PoorPosted for load

Lincoln Parish, Louisiana · LA 563 over I-20 · Structure no. 053103160500991

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
247 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,631
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0563 over I-20 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0563 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,631 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,794 by 2041. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0563
CrossesI-20
LocationLA 563 over I-20
RouteState Highway 563
CountyLincoln Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.54641, -92.7666
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,631 (2021)
Projected traffic1,794 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 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 LA0563 over I-20 built?

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

What condition is LA0563 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 LA0563 over I-20 carry?

About 1,631 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0563 over I-20?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns LA0563 over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.