US Bridges

Voorhies Crossing over Bayou Des Glaises

Good

Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana · 0.01 Mi. East of LA 451 · Structure no. 080500000800056

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
177 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Voorhies Crossing over Bayou Des Glaises is a concrete slab carrying Voorhies Crossing over Bayou Des Glaises in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165 by 2040. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesVoorhies Crossing
CrossesBayou Des Glaises
Location0.01 Mi. East of LA 451
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAvoyelles Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.07763, -91.9324
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic165 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Voorhies Crossing over Bayou Des Glaises built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Voorhies Crossing over Bayou Des Glaises 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Voorhies Crossing over Bayou Des Glaises carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Voorhies Crossing over Bayou Des Glaises?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Voorhies Crossing over Bayou Des Glaises?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.