LA0042 over Amite River @ Pvincent
PoorPosted for loadLivingston Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 M S of LA 16 · Structure no. 623202600200001
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Movable - Swing
- Steel
- Length
- 398 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,122
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0042 over Amite River @ Pvincent is a steel movable - swing carrying LA0042 over Amite River @ Pvincent in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 13,122 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,434 by 2041. The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 LA0042 over Amite River @ Pvincent built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0042 over Amite River @ Pvincent 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does LA0042 over Amite River @ Pvincent carry?
About 13,122 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is LA0042 over Amite River @ Pvincent?
The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long with a longest span of 198 ft (60.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns LA0042 over Amite River @ Pvincent?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.