US Bridges

Harvey Crossing over Anacoco Bayou Relief

Fair

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · 3.45 Mi. East of LA 464 · Structure no. 085830542932391

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
133 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harvey Crossing over Anacoco Bayou Relief is a concrete slab carrying Harvey Crossing over Anacoco Bayou Relief in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2012. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesHarvey Crossing
CrossesAnacoco Bayou Relief
Location3.45 Mi. East of LA 464
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.90472, -93.3973
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1992)
Projected traffic220 by 2012
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harvey Crossing over Anacoco Bayou Relief built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harvey Crossing over Anacoco Bayou Relief 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 Relief carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Harvey Crossing over Anacoco Bayou Relief?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Harvey Crossing over Anacoco Bayou Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.