LA1179 over Bayou Jack
GoodAvoyelles Parish, Louisiana · 0.02 M W of S JCT LA 107 · Structure no. 080508050200021
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 332
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA1179 over Bayou Jack is a concrete slab carrying LA1179 over Bayou Jack in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 332 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 365 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA1179 over Bayou Jack built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA1179 over Bayou Jack 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 2024.
How much traffic does LA1179 over Bayou Jack carry?
About 332 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA1179 over Bayou Jack?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns LA1179 over Bayou Jack?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.