US Bridges

Hawks RD over Anacoco Bayou

Good

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · 4.5 Miles West of US 171 · Structure no. 085830572932121

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
238 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawks RD over Anacoco Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hawks RD over Anacoco Bayou in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 2023. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesHawks RD
CrossesAnacoco Bayou
Location4.5 Miles West of US 171
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.95314, -93.3532
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2003)
Projected traffic330 by 2023
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Hawks RD over Anacoco Bayou built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hawks RD over Anacoco Bayou 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Hawks RD over Anacoco Bayou carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Hawks RD over Anacoco Bayou?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hawks RD over Anacoco Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.