US Bridges

LA1053 over Haw Branch

Good

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 4.7 MI N-W US 51 Inter. · Structure no. 625308532604711

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
595
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA1053 over Haw Branch is a concrete slab carrying LA1053 over Haw Branch in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 595 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 654 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLA1053
CrossesHaw Branch
Location4.7 MI N-W US 51 Inter.
RouteState Highway 1053
Coordinates30.99057, -90.5554
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic595 (2021)
Projected traffic654 by 2041
Trucks13%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA1053 over Haw Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA1053 over Haw 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 LA1053 over Haw Branch carry?

About 595 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA1053 over Haw Branch?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns LA1053 over Haw Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.