US Bridges

LA0026 over Indian Branch

Fair

Beauregard Parish, Louisiana · 1.6 MI E of Int LA 113 · Structure no. 070600280415701

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,394
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0026 over Indian Branch is a steel culvert carrying LA0026 over Indian 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 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 2,394 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,633 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 137 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0026
CrossesIndian Branch
Location1.6 MI E of Int LA 113
RouteState Highway 26
CountyBeauregard Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.76054, -92.99611
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,394 (2023)
Projected traffic2,633 by 2043
Trucks18%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0026 over Indian Branch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0026 over Indian 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does LA0026 over Indian Branch carry?

About 2,394 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is LA0026 over Indian Branch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns LA0026 over Indian Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.