US Bridges

Savage Forks RD over Bayou Anacoco

PoorPosted for load

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · 4.1 Mi. E. of LA 464 · Structure no. 085831008932171

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
190 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1976 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Savage Forks RD over Bayou Anacoco is a concrete slab carrying Savage Forks RD over Bayou Anacoco in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 1996. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSavage Forks RD
CrossesBayou Anacoco
Location4.1 Mi. E. of LA 464
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVernon Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.01361, -93.3627
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating13.9 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1976)
Projected traffic220 by 1996
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$600,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Savage Forks RD over Bayou Anacoco built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Savage Forks RD over Bayou Anacoco in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Savage Forks RD over Bayou Anacoco carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1976 count).

How long is Savage Forks RD over Bayou Anacoco?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Savage Forks RD over Bayou Anacoco?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.