US Bridges

LA0114 over Bayou Des Glaise

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Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana · 0.02 Mile West of LA 29 · Structure no. 080500520600021

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
254 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,984
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0114 over Bayou Des Glaise is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0114 over Bayou Des Glaise in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older 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 3,984 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,382 by 2041. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0114
CrossesBayou Des Glaise
Location0.02 Mile West of LA 29
RouteState Highway 114
CountyAvoyelles Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.02418, -92.0142
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 LA0114 over Bayou Des Glaise built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0114 over Bayou Des Glaise 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does LA0114 over Bayou Des Glaise carry?

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

How long is LA0114 over Bayou Des Glaise?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns LA0114 over Bayou Des Glaise?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.