LA1147 over Dry Branch
PoorPosted for loadBeauregard Parish, Louisiana · 7.5 MI NE of LA113 · Structure no. 070608060207451
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 624
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA1147 over Dry Branch is a concrete slab carrying LA1147 over Dry Branch in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 624 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 686 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 LA1147 over Dry Branch built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA1147 over Dry Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does LA1147 over Dry Branch carry?
About 624 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is LA1147 over Dry Branch?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns LA1147 over Dry Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.