LA0361 over Bayou Coco
PoorAvoyelles Parish, Louisiana · 6.92 Mi. South of LA 29 · Structure no. 080503750304251
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 58 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 668
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0361 over Bayou Coco is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0361 over Bayou Coco in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 668 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 734 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0361 over Bayou Coco built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0361 over Bayou Coco in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does LA0361 over Bayou Coco carry?
About 668 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0361 over Bayou Coco?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns LA0361 over Bayou Coco?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.