LA0111 over Prairie Creek
GoodVernon Parish, Louisiana · 5.79 MI E. Jct. US 171 · Structure no. 085801330305791
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 937
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0111 over Prairie Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0111 over Prairie Creek in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0111 over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0111 over Prairie 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 Prairie Creek carry?
About 937 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0111 over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns LA0111 over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.