US Bridges

LA0114 over Bayou Des Glaises

Fair

Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana · 0.76 M. W. of JCT LA 451 · Structure no. 080500000080531

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,984
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0114 over Bayou Des Glaises is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0114 over Bayou Des Glaises in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 3,984 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,382 by 2041. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0114
CrossesBayou Des Glaises
Location0.76 M. W. of JCT LA 451
RouteState Highway 114
CountyAvoyelles Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.0328, -91.9823
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,984 (2021)
Projected traffic4,382 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 LA0114 over Bayou Des Glaises built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0114 over Bayou Des Glaises 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does LA0114 over Bayou Des Glaises carry?

About 3,984 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0114 over Bayou Des Glaises?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns LA0114 over Bayou Des Glaises?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.