LA0170 over Tiger Branch
PoorPosted for loadCaddo Parish, Louisiana · 3.2 MI East of LA 1 · Structure no. 040900960103811
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,209
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0170 over Tiger Branch is a concrete slab carrying LA0170 over Tiger Branch in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 1,209 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,329 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 LA0170 over Tiger Branch built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0170 over Tiger 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does LA0170 over Tiger Branch carry?
About 1,209 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0170 over Tiger Branch?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns LA0170 over Tiger Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.