US Bridges

LA0434 over I-12

Fair

St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · 2.6 MI N of US 190 · Structure no. 625208521202691

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
265 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,690
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0434 over I-12 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0434 over I-12 in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 3,690 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,059 by 2041. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesLA0434
CrossesI-12
Location2.6 MI N of US 190
RouteState Highway 434
Coordinates30.35201, -89.92081
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,690 (2021)
Projected traffic4,059 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0434 over I-12 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0434 over I-12 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does LA0434 over I-12 carry?

About 3,690 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is LA0434 over I-12?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0434 over I-12?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.