LA0174 over Daw Branch
FairSabine Parish, Louisiana · 2.82 Mi. West of LA 175 · Structure no. 084301120308611
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,099
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0174 over Daw Branch is a concrete slab carrying LA0174 over Daw Branch in Sabine 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,099 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,208 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 LA0174 over Daw Branch built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0174 over Daw 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does LA0174 over Daw Branch carry?
About 1,099 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0174 over Daw Branch?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns LA0174 over Daw Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.