US Bridges

LA0068 over Mcclains Branch

Good

East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 3.11 Miles North of LA 10 · Structure no. 611900000610275

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
825
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0068 over Mcclains Branch is a concrete slab carrying LA0068 over Mcclains Branch in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 825 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 907 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesLA0068
CrossesMcclains Branch
Location3.11 Miles North of LA 10
RouteState Highway 68
Coordinates30.87373, -91.16448
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 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 width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic825 (2021)
Projected traffic907 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 LA0068 over Mcclains Branch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0068 over Mcclains Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does LA0068 over Mcclains Branch carry?

About 825 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0068 over Mcclains 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 LA0068 over Mcclains Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.