LA0120 over Machis Bayou
PoorNatchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 9.11 Mi. East of LA 117 · Structure no. 083500420709111
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 665
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0120 over Machis Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying LA0120 over Machis Bayou in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 3 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.
It carries about 665 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 731 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0120 over Machis Bayou built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0120 over Machis Bayou 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does LA0120 over Machis Bayou carry?
About 665 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0120 over Machis Bayou?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns LA0120 over Machis Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.