US Bridges

Weinberger RD over Big Branch

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Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 1.90 Mi. S. of LA 22 · Structure no. 625300000620354

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
459
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weinberger RD over Big Branch is a concrete slab carrying Weinberger RD over Big Branch in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 459 vehicles a day, projected to reach 504 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWeinberger RD
CrossesBig Branch
Location1.90 Mi. S. of LA 22
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.41786, -90.36922
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic459 (2021)
Projected traffic504 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Weinberger RD over Big Branch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Weinberger RD over Big 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Weinberger RD over Big Branch carry?

About 459 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Weinberger RD over Big Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Weinberger RD over Big Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.