LA0120 over Bayou Scie Relief 1
PoorPosted for loadSabine Parish, Louisiana · 3.43 MI East of US 171 · Structure no. 084300420304351
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 235
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0120 over Bayou Scie Relief 1 is a concrete slab carrying LA0120 over Bayou Scie Relief 1 in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 235 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 258 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 LA0120 over Bayou Scie Relief 1 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0120 over Bayou Scie Relief 1 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does LA0120 over Bayou Scie Relief 1 carry?
About 235 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0120 over Bayou Scie Relief 1?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns LA0120 over Bayou Scie Relief 1?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.