LA1047 over Benton Branch
FairSt. Helena Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 M E of LA 441 · Structure no. 624608460700351
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 287
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA1047 over Benton Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA1047 over Benton 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 287 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 24 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA1047 over Benton Branch built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA1047 over Benton 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 LA1047 over Benton Branch carry?
About 287 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is LA1047 over Benton Branch?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns LA1047 over Benton Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.