LA0117 over Blackland Branch
PoorVernon Parish, Louisiana · 4.14 MI North of LA 28 · Structure no. 085801140104141
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,513
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0117 over Blackland Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0117 over Blackland Branch in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 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.
It carries about 1,513 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,664 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 LA0117 over Blackland Branch built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0117 over Blackland Branch 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does LA0117 over Blackland Branch carry?
About 1,513 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0117 over Blackland Branch?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns LA0117 over Blackland Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.