US Bridges

LA0127 over Masons Branch

Good

La Salle Parish, Louisiana · 0.10 M S of LA 460 · Structure no. 583001490409591

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,211
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0127 over Masons Branch is a concrete culvert carrying LA0127 over Masons Branch in La Salle Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,211 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,432 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLA0127
CrossesMasons Branch
Location0.10 M S of LA 460
RouteState Highway 127
Coordinates31.58353, -92.1421
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,211 (2021)
Projected traffic2,432 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0127 over Masons Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0127 over Masons 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does LA0127 over Masons Branch carry?

About 2,211 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0127 over Masons Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns LA0127 over Masons Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.