US Bridges

Pipes RD over I 20

Fair

Lincoln Parish, Louisiana · 5.35 MI East of LA 33 · Structure no. 053104510520991

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
297 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pipes RD over I 20 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pipes RD over I 20 in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,960 by 2035. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPipes RD
CrossesI 20
Location5.35 MI East of LA 33
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLincoln Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.53908, -92.5236
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length297 ft (90.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2015)
Projected traffic3,960 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pipes RD over I 20 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pipes RD over I 20 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Pipes RD over I 20 carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Pipes RD over I 20?

The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pipes RD over I 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.