US Bridges

I0020 over Big Creek

Fair

Richland Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 MI East of LA 183 · Structure no. 054204510719361

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
302 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
38,890
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0020 over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0020 over Big Creek in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 38,890 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,779 by 2041. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0020
CrossesBig Creek
Location1.1 MI East of LA 183
RouteInterstate 20
Coordinates32.45489, -91.6075
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,890 (2021)
Projected traffic42,779 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 Big Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0020 over Big Creek 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 Big Creek carry?

About 38,890 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is I0020 over Big Creek?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I0020 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.