US Bridges

LA0019 over Unnamed Stream

Fair

East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 Mi. South of LA 956 · Structure no. 611902500304881

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,440
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0019 over Unnamed Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying LA0019 over Unnamed Stream in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 5,440 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,984 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0019
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location0.4 Mi. South of LA 956
RouteState Highway 19
CountyEast Feliciana Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.77845, -91.13155
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,440 (2023)
Projected traffic5,984 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$273,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0019 over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0019 over Unnamed Stream 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does LA0019 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 5,440 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is LA0019 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0019 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.