LA-1 Over Atchafalaya River in Simmesport: Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana and Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, United States
Metal Continuous Bolt-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 3,957 ft.
Main Span: 720 ft.
Roadway: 30 ft.
Main Spans: 3
Built 1971
By: Vincennes Steel Corporation of Vincennes, Indiana (Vincennes Bridge Company of Vincennes, Indiana) and J. H. Beasley Company of Dallas, Texas
and Modjeski and Masters
Railroad (Kansas City Southern) Over Atchafalaya River in Simmesport: Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana and Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 2,170 ft.
Main Span: 300 ft.
Main Spans: 1
Built 1928
By: Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
and Harrington and Cortelyou
Special Bridge Conditions Legend:R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction.
X - Confirmed demolished or
collapsed. S
- Dismantled and/or in storage. L -
Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.