US Bridges

Horseshoe N. over Taylor Branch

Fair

Livingston Parish, Louisiana · 3.1 MI En of JCT 43 & 442 · Structure no. 623230365903611

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horseshoe N. over Taylor Branch is a steel culvert carrying Horseshoe N. over Taylor Branch in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 550 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHorseshoe N.
CrossesTaylor Branch
Location3.1 MI En of JCT 43 & 442
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLivingston Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.6074, -90.60499
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic550 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Horseshoe N. over Taylor Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horseshoe N. over Taylor 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Horseshoe N. over Taylor Branch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Horseshoe N. over Taylor Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Horseshoe N. over Taylor Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.