LA0010-S over ST Joseph Branch
PoorPosted for loadSt. Helena Parish, Louisiana · 1 Mile East of LA 43 · Structure no. 624608461200951
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 78 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0010-S over ST Joseph Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0010-S over ST Joseph Branch in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 247 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 28 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0010-S over ST Joseph Branch built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0010-S over ST Joseph Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does LA0010-S over ST Joseph Branch carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is LA0010-S over ST Joseph Branch?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns LA0010-S over ST Joseph Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.