LA0121 over Calcasieu River
PoorPosted for loadRapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.76 Mi. SW of LA 461 · Structure no. 084000290503851
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 419 ft
- 22 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,932
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0121 over Calcasieu River is a concrete slab carrying LA0121 over Calcasieu River in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,932 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,125 by 2041. The structure is 419 ft (127.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0121 over Calcasieu River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0121 over Calcasieu River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does LA0121 over Calcasieu River carry?
About 1,932 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0121 over Calcasieu River?
The structure is 419 ft (127.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns LA0121 over Calcasieu River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.