LA0557 over Rawls Branch
GoodOuachita Parish, Louisiana · 1.9 MI S of LA 34 · Structure no. 053700000050278
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,528
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0557 over Rawls Branch is a concrete slab carrying LA0557 over Rawls Branch in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 3,528 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,880 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0557 over Rawls Branch built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0557 over Rawls 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does LA0557 over Rawls Branch carry?
About 3,528 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is LA0557 over Rawls Branch?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns LA0557 over Rawls Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.