US Bridges

LA0175 over Bayou-Scie

Good

Sabine Parish, Louisiana · 5.54 Mi. North of LA 1216 · Structure no. 084300350108241

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,786
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0175 over Bayou-Scie is a concrete slab carrying LA0175 over Bayou-Scie in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older 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 1,786 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,964 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesLA0175
CrossesBayou-Scie
Location5.54 Mi. North of LA 1216
RouteState Highway 175
Coordinates31.68222, -93.5072
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,786 (2021)
Projected traffic1,964 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 LA0175 over Bayou-Scie built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0175 over Bayou-Scie 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does LA0175 over Bayou-Scie carry?

About 1,786 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0175 over Bayou-Scie?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns LA0175 over Bayou-Scie?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.