LA0026 over Dry Branch
GoodBeauregard Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 M E of LA 1147 · Structure no. 070600280409021
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,258
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0026 over Dry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying LA0026 over Dry Branch in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 2,258 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,483 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0026 over Dry Branch built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0026 over Dry Branch 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does LA0026 over Dry Branch carry?
About 2,258 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is LA0026 over Dry Branch?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.
Who owns LA0026 over Dry Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.