LA0120 over Bayou Blue
GoodNatchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 3.65 MI E of LA 117 · Structure no. 083500000080647
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 665
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0120 over Bayou Blue is a concrete culvert carrying LA0120 over Bayou Blue in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 665 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 731 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0120 over Bayou Blue built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0120 over Bayou Blue 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does LA0120 over Bayou Blue carry?
About 665 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is LA0120 over Bayou Blue?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns LA0120 over Bayou Blue?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.