US Bridges

LA0016 over East Hog Branch

Fair

St. Helena Parish, Louisiana · 3.7M East of LA 449 · Structure no. 624602620503711

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,959
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0016 over East Hog Branch is a concrete slab carrying LA0016 over East Hog Branch in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 3,959 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,354 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0016
CrossesEast Hog Branch
Location3.7M East of LA 449
RouteState Highway 16
CountySt. Helena Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.68922, -90.696
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,959 (2021)
Projected traffic4,354 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 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 LA0016 over East Hog Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0016 over East 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does LA0016 over East Hog Branch carry?

About 3,959 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is LA0016 over East Hog Branch?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0016 over East Hog Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.