US Bridges

LA0111 over Little Sandy Creek

Good

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · .28 M. E. E. Jct. LA 392 · Structure no. 085801330208391

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
937
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0111 over Little Sandy Creek is a steel culvert carrying LA0111 over Little Sandy Creek in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 937 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,030 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesLA0111
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location.28 M. E. E. Jct. LA 392
RouteState Highway 111
Coordinates31.22778, -93.4227
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic937 (2021)
Projected traffic1,030 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0111 over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0111 over Little 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 Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 937 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0111 over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns LA0111 over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.