US Bridges

LA0112 over Sandy Branch

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 2.9 Miles North of LA 113 · Structure no. 084000000080637

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,197
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0112 over Sandy Branch is a concrete culvert carrying LA0112 over Sandy Branch in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,197 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,316 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesLA0112
CrossesSandy Branch
Location2.9 Miles North of LA 113
RouteState Highway 112
Coordinates31.03584, -92.7279
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,197 (2021)
Projected traffic1,316 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 LA0112 over Sandy Branch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0112 over Sandy 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does LA0112 over Sandy Branch carry?

About 1,197 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0112 over Sandy Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns LA0112 over Sandy Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.