LA1206 over Island Bayou
FairRapides Parish, Louisiana · 4.68 Mi. East of LA 115 · Structure no. 084008400104681
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,042
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA1206 over Island Bayou is a steel culvert carrying LA1206 over Island Bayou in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 1,042 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,146 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 LA1206 over Island Bayou built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA1206 over Island 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does LA1206 over Island Bayou carry?
About 1,042 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA1206 over Island Bayou?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns LA1206 over Island Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.