US Bridges

LA0117 over Baygall Branch

Good

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · 0.02 Mi. South of LA 465 · Structure no. 085801140114461

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,513
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0117 over Baygall Branch is a concrete culvert carrying LA0117 over Baygall Branch 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 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 1,513 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,664 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesLA0117
CrossesBaygall Branch
Location0.02 Mi. South of LA 465
RouteState Highway 117
Coordinates31.33848, -93.17136
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 Baygall Branch built?

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

What condition is LA0117 over Baygall Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does LA0117 over Baygall Branch carry?

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

How long is LA0117 over Baygall Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns LA0117 over Baygall Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.