US Bridges

LA0112 over Squyres Branch

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 3.07 Mi. East of LA 1199 · Structure no. 084000730107841

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,268
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0112 over Squyres Branch is a concrete slab carrying LA0112 over Squyres Branch in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,268 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,394 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesLA0112
CrossesSquyres Branch
Location3.07 Mi. East of LA 1199
RouteState Highway 112
Coordinates31.10918, -92.6411
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,268 (2021)
Projected traffic1,394 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Squyres Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0112 over Squyres 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does LA0112 over Squyres Branch carry?

About 1,268 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0112 over Squyres Branch?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0112 over Squyres Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.