US Bridges

LA1061 over Horse Branch

FairPosted for load

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 2.2 M NE of LA 1054 · Structure no. 625308532006261

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
78 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
279
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA1061 over Horse Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA1061 over Horse Branch in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 279 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 306 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLA1061
CrossesHorse Branch
Location2.2 M NE of LA 1054
RouteState Highway 1061
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.78095, -90.4074
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating7.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic279 (2021)
Projected traffic306 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA1061 over Horse Branch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA1061 over Horse 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does LA1061 over Horse Branch carry?

About 279 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA1061 over Horse 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 LA1061 over Horse Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.