US Bridges

Abbington Loop over Red Bayou

Good

Red River Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 MI W of LA 1 · Structure no. 044132067932881

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Abbington Loop over Red Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Abbington Loop over Red Bayou in Red River 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, projected to reach 192 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAbbington Loop
CrossesRed Bayou
Location0.3 MI W of LA 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.11156, -93.48
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2020)
Projected traffic192 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$111,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Abbington Loop over Red Bayou built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Abbington Loop over Red Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Abbington Loop over Red Bayou carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Abbington Loop over Red Bayou?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Abbington Loop over Red Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.