US Bridges

LA1046 over Little Natalbany

Fair

St. Helena Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 M SE of LA 1046 · Structure no. 624608460800791

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
572
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA1046 over Little Natalbany is a concrete culvert carrying LA1046 over Little Natalbany in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 572 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 629 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 68 ft wide.

CarriesLA1046
CrossesLittle Natalbany
Location0.1 M SE of LA 1046
RouteState Highway 1046
Coordinates30.75621, -90.5762
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic572 (2021)
Projected traffic629 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 LA1046 over Little Natalbany built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA1046 over Little Natalbany 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 LA1046 over Little Natalbany carry?

About 572 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA1046 over Little Natalbany?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns LA1046 over Little Natalbany?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.