US Bridges

LA1216 over Bayou Scie Relief

Good

Sabine Parish, Louisiana · 1.05 MI East of US 171 · Structure no. 084308430101051

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

About this bridge

LA1216 over Bayou Scie Relief is a concrete slab carrying LA1216 over Bayou Scie Relief 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 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLA1216
CrossesBayou Scie Relief
Location1.05 MI East of US 171
RouteState Highway 1216
Coordinates31.63308, -93.6207
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 Relief built?

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

What condition is LA1216 over Bayou Scie Relief 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 Relief carry?

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

How long is LA1216 over Bayou Scie Relief?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns LA1216 over Bayou Scie Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.