US Bridges

LA0146 over Branch

Fair

Claiborne Parish, Louisiana · 11.8 MI SE of Homer · Structure no. 041400850811801

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,360
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0146 over Branch is a steel culvert carrying LA0146 over Branch in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,360 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,496 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0146
CrossesBranch
Location11.8 MI SE of Homer
RouteState Highway 146
CountyClaiborne Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.70199, -92.9057
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,360 (2021)
Projected traffic1,496 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$166,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0146 over Branch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0146 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 2023.

How much traffic does LA0146 over Branch carry?

About 1,360 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0146 over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns LA0146 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.