LA0037 over Glass Branch
PoorPosted for loadSt. Helena Parish, Louisiana · 1.6 M SW of LA 10 · Structure no. 624602540512681
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,781
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0037 over Glass Branch is a concrete slab carrying LA0037 over Glass Branch in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,781 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,959 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0037 over Glass Branch built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0037 over Glass 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does LA0037 over Glass Branch carry?
About 1,781 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is LA0037 over Glass Branch?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns LA0037 over Glass Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.