LA0524 over Elem Branch
PoorGrant Parish, Louisiana · .93 MI West of US 165 · Structure no. 082208220100931
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0524 over Elem Branch is a concrete culvert carrying LA0524 over Elem Branch in Grant Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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.
It carries about 14 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0524 over Elem Branch built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0524 over Elem 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does LA0524 over Elem Branch carry?
About 14 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA0524 over Elem Branch?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns LA0524 over Elem Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.