LA0043 over Days Church Branch
FairSt. Helena Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 M S of LA 38 · Structure no. 624602540606581
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 96 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,153
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0043 over Days Church Branch is a concrete slab carrying LA0043 over Days Church Branch in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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.
It carries about 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,268 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 43 ft wide.
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 LA0043 over Days Church Branch built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0043 over Days Church 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does LA0043 over Days Church Branch carry?
About 1,153 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is LA0043 over Days Church Branch?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns LA0043 over Days Church Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.