LA1215 over Toledo Bend Lake
PoorSabine Parish, Louisiana · 2.29 Mi. West of LA 191 · Structure no. 084301320702291
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 190 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,532
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA1215 over Toledo Bend Lake is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA1215 over Toledo Bend Lake in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.
It carries about 1,532 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,685 by 2041. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA1215 over Toledo Bend Lake built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 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 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns LA1215 over Toledo Bend Lake?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.