LA0004 over Carter Branch
FairBienville Parish, Louisiana · 6.78 MI NE JCT US 71 · Structure no. 040700670106781
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,270
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0004 over Carter Branch is a steel culvert carrying LA0004 over Carter Branch in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,270 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,397 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0004 over Carter Branch built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0004 over Carter 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does LA0004 over Carter Branch carry?
About 1,270 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is LA0004 over Carter Branch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns LA0004 over Carter Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.