US Bridges

LA0111 over Bayou Anacoco

Fair

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · 14.0 MI South of LA 8 · Structure no. 085801320200001

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,052 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
1,480
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0111 over Bayou Anacoco is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0111 over Bayou Anacoco in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,480 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,628 by 2041. The structure is 1,052 ft (320.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 78.3 mi (126 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0111
CrossesBayou Anacoco
Location14.0 MI South of LA 8
RouteState Highway 111
CountyVernon Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.86744, -93.50902
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,052 ft (320.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,480 (2021)
Projected traffic1,628 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed78.3 mi (126 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 LA0111 over Bayou Anacoco built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0111 over Bayou Anacoco 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does LA0111 over Bayou Anacoco carry?

About 1,480 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0111 over Bayou Anacoco?

The structure is 1,052 ft (320.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0111 over Bayou Anacoco?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.