Layton Coco Xing over Bayou Des Glaises
PoorPosted for loadAvoyelles Parish, Louisiana · 0.01 Mi. East of LA 451 · Structure no. 080531017915271
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 127 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Layton Coco Xing over Bayou Des Glaises is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Layton Coco Xing over Bayou Des Glaises 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2040. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Layton Coco Xing over Bayou Des Glaises built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Layton Coco Xing over Bayou Des Glaises 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 Layton Coco Xing over Bayou Des Glaises carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Layton Coco Xing over Bayou Des Glaises?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Layton Coco Xing over Bayou Des Glaises?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.