LA1147 over Short Prong
FairBeauregard Parish, Louisiana · 6.3 Mi. NW of Int LA 113 · Structure no. 070608060206321
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 624
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA1147 over Short Prong is a concrete slab carrying LA1147 over Short Prong in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 624 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 686 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 LA1147 over Short Prong built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA1147 over Short Prong in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does LA1147 over Short Prong carry?
About 624 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is LA1147 over Short Prong?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns LA1147 over Short Prong?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.