US Bridges

LA0534 over Branch

Fair

Claiborne Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 MI South of LA 2 · Structure no. 041402890301111

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0534 over Branch is a concrete slab carrying LA0534 over Branch in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 5 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 148 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0534
CrossesBranch
Location1.0 MI South of LA 2
RouteState Highway 534
CountyClaiborne Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.83342, -93.1521
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2021)
Projected traffic148 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 LA0534 over Branch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0534 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 LA0534 over Branch carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is LA0534 over Branch?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns LA0534 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.