US Bridges

LA0002-A over Branch

Fair

Claiborne Parish, Louisiana · 6.69 MI South of LA 9 · Structure no. 041400831006691

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
467
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0002-A over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying LA0002-A over Branch in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 467 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 513 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0002-A
CrossesBranch
Location6.69 MI South of LA 9
RouteState Highway 2
CountyClaiborne Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.86333, -92.73805
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 10
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic467 (2021)
Projected traffic513 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0002-A over Branch built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0002-A over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does LA0002-A over Branch carry?

About 467 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0002-A over Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns LA0002-A over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.