LA0516 over Poland Branch
PoorPosted for loadBienville Parish, Louisiana · 4.4 MI East of LA 792 · Structure no. 040702940408091
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 177
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0516 over Poland Branch is a concrete slab carrying LA0516 over Poland Branch in Bienville 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 177 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 194 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 LA0516 over Poland Branch built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0516 over Poland 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 2024.
How much traffic does LA0516 over Poland Branch carry?
About 177 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is LA0516 over Poland Branch?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns LA0516 over Poland Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.