| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 100740 - Disclosure - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Summary of Core Deposit Intangible Assets Activity (Detail) (http://www.investarbank.com/20161231/taxonomy/role/DisclosureGoodwillAndOtherIntangibleAssetsSummaryOfCoreDepositIntangibleAssetsActivityDetail) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001602658 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2016-12-31 | 2015-12-31 | |
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Gross carrying amount | ||
Accumulated amortization | ( | ( |
Net carrying amount | ||