I0020 over Gourd Bayou
FairOuachita Parish, Louisiana · 7.1 MI East of US 165 · Structure no. 053704510626901
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 43,420
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I0020 over Gourd Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying I0020 over Gourd Bayou in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 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 43,420 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,762 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 155 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I0020 over Gourd Bayou built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is I0020 over Gourd Bayou 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does I0020 over Gourd Bayou carry?
About 43,420 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.
How long is I0020 over Gourd Bayou?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 155 ft wide.
Who owns I0020 over Gourd Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.