US Bridges

Voorhies LN over Bayou Roseau Dr. Canal

PoorPosted for load

Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana · 0.10 Mi. West of LA 451 · Structure no. 080531028915551

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
68 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Voorhies LN over Bayou Roseau Dr. Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Voorhies LN over Bayou Roseau Dr. Canal in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 4 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165 by 2040. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesVoorhies LN
CrossesBayou Roseau Dr. Canal
Location0.10 Mi. West of LA 451
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAvoyelles Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.04536, -91.9237
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic165 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$250,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Voorhies LN over Bayou Roseau Dr. Canal built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Voorhies LN over Bayou Roseau Dr. Canal 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 2023.

How much traffic does Voorhies LN over Bayou Roseau Dr. Canal carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Voorhies LN over Bayou Roseau Dr. Canal?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Voorhies LN over Bayou Roseau Dr. Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.