US Bridges

LA0121 over Burney Branch

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.94 Mi. South of LA 28 · Structure no. 084000290609011

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,368
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0121 over Burney Branch is a concrete culvert carrying LA0121 over Burney Branch in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 2,368 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,604 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0121
CrossesBurney Branch
Location0.94 Mi. South of LA 28
RouteState Highway 121
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.26298, -92.7012
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,368 (2021)
Projected traffic2,604 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 LA0121 over Burney Branch built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0121 over Burney 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does LA0121 over Burney Branch carry?

About 2,368 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0121 over Burney Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns LA0121 over Burney Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.