US Bridges

Bootlegger RD over Branch

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St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 Mi. N. of LA 1085 · Structure no. 625200000624606

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bootlegger RD over Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bootlegger RD over Branch in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,000 by 2037. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBootlegger RD
CrossesBranch
Location0.5 Mi. N. of LA 1085
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Tammany Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.46482, -90.13654
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2017)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2037
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Bootlegger RD over Branch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bootlegger RD over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Bootlegger RD over Branch carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Bootlegger RD over Branch?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Bootlegger RD over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.