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
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
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.
