US Bridges

LA0113 over Caney Branch

Fair

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · 5.19 MI So of JCT LA 10 · Structure no. 085801390500021

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
709
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0113 over Caney Branch is a steel culvert carrying LA0113 over Caney Branch 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 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 709 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 779 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0113
CrossesCaney Branch
Location5.19 MI So of JCT LA 10
RouteState Highway 113
CountyVernon Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.87848, -92.9839
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic709 (2021)
Projected traffic779 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$166,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0113 over Caney Branch built?

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

What condition is LA0113 over Caney Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does LA0113 over Caney Branch carry?

About 709 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0113 over Caney Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns LA0113 over Caney Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.