LA1207 over Slash Branch
FairRapides Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 Mi. West of LA 115 · Structure no. 084003670101201
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,494
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA1207 over Slash Branch is a concrete slab carrying LA1207 over Slash Branch in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5,494 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,043 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 LA1207 over Slash Branch built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA1207 over Slash Branch 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does LA1207 over Slash Branch carry?
About 5,494 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA1207 over Slash Branch?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns LA1207 over Slash Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.