US Bridges

I0020 over Bayou Crew

Fair

Richland Parish, Louisiana · 2.8 MI West of LA 133 · Structure no. 054204510701572

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,997
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0020 over Bayou Crew is a concrete slab carrying I0020 over Bayou Crew in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 57 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 16,997 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,696 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI0020
CrossesBayou Crew
Location2.8 MI West of LA 133
RouteInterstate 20
CountyRichland Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.4811, -91.9087
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,997 (2021)
Projected traffic18,696 by 2041
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I0020 over Bayou Crew built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is I0020 over Bayou Crew 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I0020 over Bayou Crew carry?

About 16,997 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is I0020 over Bayou Crew?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I0020 over Bayou Crew?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.