US Bridges

LA0116 over Bayou Flagon

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 7.44 Mi. E of Int US165 · Structure no. 084001530107441

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
200 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
6,942
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0116 over Bayou Flagon is a concrete slab carrying LA0116 over Bayou Flagon in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,942 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,636 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLA0116
CrossesBayou Flagon
Location7.44 Mi. E of Int US165
RouteState Highway 116
Coordinates31.3844, -92.297
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,942 (2021)
Projected traffic7,636 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0116 over Bayou Flagon built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0116 over Bayou Flagon 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does LA0116 over Bayou Flagon carry?

About 6,942 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0116 over Bayou Flagon?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns LA0116 over Bayou Flagon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.