US Bridges

LA0860 over Frog Island Slough

Good

Franklin Parish, Louisiana · 1.7 Mile W. of LA 17 · Structure no. 582100000580200

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
199
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0860 over Frog Island Slough is a concrete slab carrying LA0860 over Frog Island Slough in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 199 vehicles a day, projected to reach 218 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLA0860
CrossesFrog Island Slough
Location1.7 Mile W. of LA 17
RouteState Highway 860
Coordinates32.30279, -91.57448
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic199 (2021)
Projected traffic218 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0860 over Frog Island Slough built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0860 over Frog Island Slough 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does LA0860 over Frog Island Slough carry?

About 199 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is LA0860 over Frog Island Slough?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns LA0860 over Frog Island Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.