LA1243 over Flat Bayou
PoorPosted for loadRapides Parish, Louisiana · 2.7 Mi. N of LA488 · Structure no. 084008404602701
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,861
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA1243 over Flat Bayou is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying LA1243 over Flat Bayou 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 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 2,861 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,147 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 LA1243 over Flat Bayou built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA1243 over Flat Bayou 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does LA1243 over Flat Bayou carry?
About 2,861 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is LA1243 over Flat Bayou?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns LA1243 over Flat Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.