LA0534 over Branch
PoorClaiborne Parish, Louisiana · 4.5 MI North of LA 534-S · Structure no. 041402900106591
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 118
- 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 1973, so it is 52 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.
It carries about 118 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 129 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0534 over Branch built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0534 over 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 2023.
How much traffic does LA0534 over Branch carry?
About 118 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 31 ft wide.
Who owns LA0534 over Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.