LA0462 over Steep Gully Branch
PoorPosted for loadRapides Parish, Louisiana · 1.25 Mi. S of LA113 · Structure no. 084008400901251
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 78 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 77
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0462 over Steep Gully Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0462 over Steep Gully Branch in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 77 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0462 over Steep Gully Branch built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0462 over Steep Gully Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does LA0462 over Steep Gully Branch carry?
About 77 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA0462 over Steep Gully Branch?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns LA0462 over Steep Gully Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.