US Bridges

LA0120 over Dupont Bayou

Good

Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 5.5 Miles East of LA 487 · Structure no. 083500000080533

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,946
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0120 over Dupont Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0120 over Dupont Bayou in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 1,946 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,140 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesLA0120
CrossesDupont Bayou
Location5.5 Miles East of LA 487
RouteState Highway 120
Coordinates31.70299, -93.3272
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,946 (2021)
Projected traffic2,140 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0120 over Dupont Bayou built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0120 over Dupont Bayou 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does LA0120 over Dupont Bayou carry?

About 1,946 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0120 over Dupont Bayou?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0120 over Dupont Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.