US Bridges

LA0111 over Jones Creek

Good

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · 3.58 Miles North of LA 8 · Structure no. 085801320303581

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
426
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0111 over Jones Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0111 over Jones Creek in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 426 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 468 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesLA0111
CrossesJones Creek
Location3.58 Miles North of LA 8
RouteState Highway 111
Coordinates31.11796, -93.5066
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic426 (2021)
Projected traffic468 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0111 over Jones Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does LA0111 over Jones Creek carry?

About 426 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0111 over Jones Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns LA0111 over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.