US Bridges

LA0126 over Saline Bayou

Good

Winn Parish, Louisiana · 3.61 Miles East of LA 9 · Structure no. 086400910500001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
380 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0126 over Saline Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0126 over Saline Bayou in Winn Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 341 by 2041. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesLA0126
CrossesSaline Bayou
Location3.61 Miles East of LA 9
RouteState Highway 126
Coordinates32.11741, -92.92653
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans19
Design loadHS 20
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2021)
Projected traffic341 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0126 over Saline Bayou built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0126 over Saline Bayou 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does LA0126 over Saline Bayou carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0126 over Saline Bayou?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns LA0126 over Saline Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.