LA0116 over Thorny Branch
GoodRapides Parish, Louisiana · 2.04 MI NE JCT US 165 · Structure no. 084001530102041
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,942
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0116 over Thorny Branch is a concrete slab carrying LA0116 over Thorny Branch in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 6,942 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,636 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0116 over Thorny Branch built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0116 over Thorny 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 LA0116 over Thorny Branch carry?
About 6,942 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is LA0116 over Thorny Branch?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns LA0116 over Thorny Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.