LA0028 over Little Saline B
PoorLa Salle Parish, Louisiana · 14.5 MI South of LA 84 · Structure no. 583000740300531
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 162 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,026
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0028 over Little Saline B is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0028 over Little Saline B in La Salle Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5,026 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,528 by 2041. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0028 over Little Saline B built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0028 over Little Saline B 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does LA0028 over Little Saline B carry?
About 5,026 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is LA0028 over Little Saline B?
The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns LA0028 over Little Saline B?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.