US Bridges

LA0016 over West Hog Branch

Fair

St. Helena Parish, Louisiana · 1.7 MI West of 449 Inter · Structure no. 624602620408541

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,844
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0016 over West Hog Branch is a concrete slab carrying LA0016 over West Hog Branch in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 4,844 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,328 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0016
CrossesWest Hog Branch
Location1.7 MI West of 449 Inter
RouteState Highway 16
CountySt. Helena Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.70363, -90.7819
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,844 (2021)
Projected traffic5,328 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 LA0016 over West Hog Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0016 over West Hog 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does LA0016 over West Hog Branch carry?

About 4,844 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is LA0016 over West Hog Branch?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns LA0016 over West Hog Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.