LA0520 over Beaver Branch
PoorPosted for loadClaiborne Parish, Louisiana · 3.44 MI East of US 79 · Structure no. 041401010103441
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 532
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0520 over Beaver Branch is a concrete slab carrying LA0520 over Beaver Branch in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 532 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 585 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 LA0520 over Beaver Branch built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0520 over Beaver 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does LA0520 over Beaver Branch carry?
About 532 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0520 over Beaver Branch?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns LA0520 over Beaver Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.