US Bridges

LA0441 over Big Branch

Good

Livingston Parish, Louisiana · 3.68 Miles N of I-12 · Structure no. 623202700103681

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,270
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0441 over Big Branch is a concrete culvert carrying LA0441 over Big Branch in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesLA0441
CrossesBig Branch
Location3.68 Miles N of I-12
RouteState Highway 441
Coordinates30.49037, -90.6554
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed19.9 mi (32 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 Big Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0441 over Big 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 Big Branch carry?

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

How long is LA0441 over Big Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns LA0441 over Big Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.