US Bridges

LA0441 over Cat Branch

Good

Livingston Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 Mi. So. Inter. 12 · Structure no. 623202700102781

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,270
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0441 over Cat Branch is a concrete slab carrying LA0441 over Cat Branch in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,270 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,697 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLA0441
CrossesCat Branch
Location0.4 Mi. So. Inter. 12
RouteState Highway 441
Coordinates30.48093, -90.6453
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,270 (2021)
Projected traffic4,697 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 LA0441 over Cat Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0441 over Cat 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 2024.

How much traffic does LA0441 over Cat Branch carry?

About 4,270 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0441 over Cat Branch?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns LA0441 over Cat Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.