US Bridges

Harvey Crossing over Anacoco Bayou

Fair

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · 3.53 Mi. E. of LA 464 · Structure no. 085830542932381

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
246 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harvey Crossing over Anacoco Bayou is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harvey Crossing over Anacoco Bayou in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2019. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesHarvey Crossing
CrossesAnacoco Bayou
Location3.53 Mi. E. of LA 464
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVernon Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.90423, -93.3956
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1999)
Projected traffic110 by 2019
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Harvey Crossing over Anacoco Bayou built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harvey Crossing over Anacoco Bayou 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Harvey Crossing over Anacoco Bayou carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1999 count).

How long is Harvey Crossing over Anacoco Bayou?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Harvey Crossing over Anacoco Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.