US Bridges

LA0461 over Goodman Branch

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 3.7 Mi. SE of LA 121 · Structure no. 084003710401211

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
830
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0461 over Goodman Branch is a concrete slab carrying LA0461 over Goodman Branch in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 830 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 913 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLA0461
CrossesGoodman Branch
Location3.7 Mi. SE of LA 121
RouteState Highway 461
Coordinates31.098, -92.727
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2021)
Projected traffic913 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 LA0461 over Goodman Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0461 over Goodman 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does LA0461 over Goodman Branch carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is LA0461 over Goodman Branch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns LA0461 over Goodman Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.