I0020
Carrying I0020 over CREEK
2.43 MI EAST OF LA 147, Lincoln, Louisiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: I0020
The I0020 bridge in Lincoln, Louisiana carries I0020 over CREEK. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 6 sections, stretching 15.5 meters (51 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50,895 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Louisiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 31.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How I0020 compares
Live comparison across Louisiana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1963
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 6
- Structure Length
- 15.5 m (51 ft)
- Deck Width
- 93.3 m (306 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 50,895 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 053104510512331
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
I0020 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare I0020 against other structures in Lincoln and across Louisiana. Louisiana bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for I0020?
I0020 in Lincoln, Louisiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is I0020 inspected?
I0020's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 50,895 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I0020 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for I0020?
I0020 has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining I0020?
I0020 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is I0020 and does age affect safety?
I0020 was built in 1963, making it 63 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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