US Bridges

LA0111 over Sandy Creek

Good

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · .77 MI East of JCT LA 392 · Structure no. 085801330203581

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
200 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
801
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0111 over Sandy Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0111 over Sandy Creek in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 801 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 881 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesLA0111
CrossesSandy Creek
Location.77 MI East of JCT LA 392
RouteState Highway 111
Coordinates31.19452, -93.4869
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic801 (2021)
Projected traffic881 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0111 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0111 over Sandy 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 Sandy Creek carry?

About 801 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0111 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0111 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.