US Bridges

LA1216 over Bayou Scie

Good

Sabine Parish, Louisiana · .74 MI East of US 171 · Structure no. 084308430100741

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
200 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
209
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA1216 over Bayou Scie is a concrete slab carrying LA1216 over Bayou Scie in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 229 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLA1216
CrossesBayou Scie
Location.74 MI East of US 171
RouteState Highway 1216
Coordinates31.63384, -93.6258
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2021)
Projected traffic229 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA1216 over Bayou Scie built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA1216 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does LA1216 over Bayou Scie carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is LA1216 over Bayou Scie?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns LA1216 over Bayou Scie?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.