US Bridges

LA0110 over Hickory Branch

Fair

Beauregard Parish, Louisiana · 2.0 MI W of US 171 · Structure no. 070601900211701

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,079
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0110 over Hickory Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying LA0110 over Hickory Branch in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 2,079 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,286 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0110
CrossesHickory Branch
Location2.0 MI W of US 171
RouteState Highway 110
CountyBeauregard Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.60648, -93.2639
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,079 (2021)
Projected traffic2,286 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Hickory Branch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0110 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does LA0110 over Hickory Branch carry?

About 2,079 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is LA0110 over Hickory Branch?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0110 over Hickory Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.