US Bridges

LA0120 over Old River

Good

Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana · .4 Mi. E of Int I-49 · Structure no. 083500420710551

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
320 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
665
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0120 over Old River is a concrete slab carrying LA0120 over Old River in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 665 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 731 by 2041. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesLA0120
CrossesOld River
Location.4 Mi. E of Int I-49
RouteState Highway 120
Coordinates31.61036, -93.0424
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic665 (2021)
Projected traffic731 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0120 over Old River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0120 over Old River 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 Old River carry?

About 665 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0120 over Old River?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns LA0120 over Old River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.