US Bridges

Louis Teal Lane over Hathaway Branch

FairPosted for load

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 Mile East LA 112 · Structure no. 084031062924591

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Other
Other
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Louis Teal Lane over Hathaway Branch is a other other carrying Louis Teal Lane over Hathaway Branch in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLouis Teal Lane
CrossesHathaway Branch
Location0.1 Mile East LA 112
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.10217, -92.7664
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialOther
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic33 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$138,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Louis Teal Lane over Hathaway Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Louis Teal Lane over Hathaway 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Louis Teal Lane over Hathaway Branch carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Louis Teal Lane over Hathaway Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Louis Teal Lane over Hathaway Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.