LA0012 over Hickory Branch
FairBeauregard Parish, Louisiana · 3.2 MI W of US 171 · Structure no. 070600120506851
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 250 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,530
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0012 over Hickory Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0012 over Hickory Branch in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 3,530 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,883 by 2041. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0012 over Hickory Branch built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0012 over Hickory Branch 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does LA0012 over Hickory Branch carry?
About 3,530 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is LA0012 over Hickory Branch?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns LA0012 over Hickory Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.