US Bridges

LA0009 over Brickyard Branch

Fair

Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 1.79 Mi. North of LA 126 · Structure no. 083500890212471

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,131
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0009 over Brickyard Branch is a concrete slab carrying LA0009 over Brickyard Branch in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 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 1,131 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,244 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0009
CrossesBrickyard Branch
Location1.79 Mi. North of LA 126
RouteState Highway 9
CountyNatchitoches Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.13837, -92.97398
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,131 (2021)
Projected traffic1,244 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 LA0009 over Brickyard Branch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0009 over Brickyard 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does LA0009 over Brickyard Branch carry?

About 1,131 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0009 over Brickyard Branch?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns LA0009 over Brickyard Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.