US Bridges

LA1215 over Toledo Bend Lake

PoorPosted for load

Sabine Parish, Louisiana · 1.08 Mi. West of LA 191 · Structure no. 084301320701081

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
211 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
1,532
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA1215 over Toledo Bend Lake is a concrete slab carrying LA1215 over Toledo Bend Lake in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1968, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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 1,532 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,685 by 2041. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLA1215
CrossesToledo Bend Lake
Location1.08 Mi. West of LA 191
RouteState Highway 1215
Coordinates31.53587, -93.6727
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating13.6 US tons
Inventory rating10.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,532 (2021)
Projected traffic1,685 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$939,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA1215 over Toledo Bend Lake built?

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

What condition is LA1215 over Toledo Bend Lake 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does LA1215 over Toledo Bend Lake carry?

About 1,532 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA1215 over Toledo Bend Lake?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns LA1215 over Toledo Bend Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.