US Bridges

LA0110 over Poley Branch

Fair

Beauregard Parish, Louisiana · 4.3 M E of LA27 · Structure no. 070601900204251

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,011
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0110 over Poley Branch is a concrete culvert carrying LA0110 over Poley Branch in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 1,011 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,112 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesLA0110
CrossesPoley Branch
Location4.3 M E of LA27
RouteState Highway 110
Coordinates30.62251, -93.36798
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,011 (2023)
Projected traffic1,112 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 LA0110 over Poley Branch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0110 over Poley 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does LA0110 over Poley Branch carry?

About 1,011 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is LA0110 over Poley Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns LA0110 over Poley Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.