LA0009 over Branch
PoorBienville Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 MI North of LA 4 · Structure no. 040700890310921
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 342
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0009 over Branch is a concrete slab carrying LA0009 over Branch in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.
It carries about 342 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 376 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 LA0009 over Branch built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0009 over 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does LA0009 over Branch carry?
About 342 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0009 over Branch?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns LA0009 over Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.