LA0002 over East Branch
FairBossier Parish, Louisiana · 7.2 MI East of LA 157E · Structure no. 040800830408671
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,495
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0002 over East Branch is a concrete culvert carrying LA0002 over East Branch in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,495 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,644 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 LA0002 over East Branch built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0002 over East 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does LA0002 over East Branch carry?
About 1,495 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0002 over East Branch?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns LA0002 over East Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.