US Bridges

LA0117 over Calcasieu River

Fair

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · 3.26 Mi. North of LA 111 · Structure no. 085801140109571

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
121 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,513
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0117 over Calcasieu River is a concrete slab carrying LA0117 over Calcasieu River in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6 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 1,513 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,664 by 2041. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0117
CrossesCalcasieu River
Location3.26 Mi. North of LA 111
RouteState Highway 117
CountyVernon Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.27067, -93.1935
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,513 (2021)
Projected traffic1,664 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 LA0117 over Calcasieu River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0117 over Calcasieu River 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 LA0117 over Calcasieu River carry?

About 1,513 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0117 over Calcasieu River?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns LA0117 over Calcasieu River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.