LA0043 over Smary Branch
FairLivingston Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 M N of LA 1064 · Structure no. 623202600702861
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,362
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0043 over Smary Branch is a concrete slab carrying LA0043 over Smary Branch in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 3,362 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,698 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 35 ft wide.
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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 LA0043 over Smary Branch built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0043 over Smary 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does LA0043 over Smary Branch carry?
About 3,362 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is LA0043 over Smary Branch?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns LA0043 over Smary Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.