US Bridges

LA0441 over Day Branch

Fair

St. Helena Parish, Louisiana · LA0441 · Structure no. 624602601102861

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
393
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0441 over Day Branch is a concrete slab carrying LA0441 over Day Branch in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 393 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 432 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLA0441
CrossesDay Branch
LocationLA0441
RouteState Highway 441
CountySt. Helena Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.97071, -90.6626
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 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 traffic393 (2021)
Projected traffic432 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 Day Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0441 over Day 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 Day Branch carry?

About 393 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0441 over Day Branch?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0441 over Day Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.