LA1216 over Ditch
FairSabine Parish, Louisiana · 8.7 MI East of US 171 · Structure no. 084308430108701
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 209
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA1216 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying LA1216 over Ditch in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 229 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA1216 over Ditch built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA1216 over Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does LA1216 over Ditch carry?
About 209 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA1216 over Ditch?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns LA1216 over Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.