US Bridges

Lindsey RD over Joseph Branch

Good

St. Helena Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 Mi. North of LA 10 · Structure no. 624600000106020

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lindsey RD over Joseph Branch is a concrete slab carrying Lindsey RD over Joseph Branch in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesLindsey RD
CrossesJoseph Branch
Location0.6 Mi. North of LA 10
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.8485, -90.68752
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2012)
Projected traffic330 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lindsey RD over Joseph Branch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lindsey RD over Joseph 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lindsey RD over Joseph Branch carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lindsey RD over Joseph Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lindsey RD over Joseph Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.