US Bridges

LA0441 over Killian Branch

Fair

St. Helena Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 M N of LA 16 · Structure no. 624602600900101

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
584
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0441 over Killian Branch is a concrete slab carrying LA0441 over Killian Branch in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 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 584 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 642 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLA0441
CrossesKillian Branch
Location0.1 M N of LA 16
RouteState Highway 441
CountySt. Helena Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.69403, -90.6217
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic584 (2021)
Projected traffic642 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0441 over Killian Branch built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0441 over Killian 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 LA0441 over Killian Branch carry?

About 584 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0441 over Killian Branch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0441 over Killian Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.