US Bridges

LA0435 over Beef Branch

Fair

St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · LA 435 Log MI 3.49 · Structure no. 625202810403491

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0435 over Beef Branch is a concrete slab carrying LA0435 over Beef Branch in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,620 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0435
CrossesBeef Branch
LocationLA 435 Log MI 3.49
RouteState Highway 435
CountySt. Tammany Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.50307, -89.9911
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2021)
Projected traffic4,620 by 2041
Trucks12%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0435 over Beef Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0435 over Beef 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does LA0435 over Beef Branch carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0435 over Beef Branch?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA0435 over Beef Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.