US Bridges

I0020 over N.Fork Choudrant W-Bound

Fair

Lincoln Parish, Louisiana · .8 MI East of LA 145M · Structure no. 053104510522462

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
37,514
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0020 over N.Fork Choudrant W-Bound is a concrete slab carrying I0020 over N.Fork Choudrant W-Bound 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 37,514 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,265 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI0020
CrossesN.Fork Choudrant W-Bound
Location.8 MI East of LA 145M
RouteInterstate 20
CountyLincoln Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.53629, -92.4981
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,514 (2021)
Projected traffic41,265 by 2041
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$741,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I0020 over N.Fork Choudrant W-Bound built?

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

What condition is I0020 over N.Fork Choudrant W-Bound 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 I0020 over N.Fork Choudrant W-Bound carry?

About 37,514 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is I0020 over N.Fork Choudrant W-Bound?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I0020 over N.Fork Choudrant W-Bound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.