LA0524 over Jesse Branch
FairGrant Parish, Louisiana · 2.0 MI West of US 165 · Structure no. 082208220101981
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0524 over Jesse Branch is a concrete slab carrying LA0524 over Jesse Branch in Grant Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 14 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0524 over Jesse Branch built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0524 over Jesse 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does LA0524 over Jesse Branch carry?
About 14 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA0524 over Jesse Branch?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns LA0524 over Jesse Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.