US Bridges

LA1063 over Morgan Branch

Fair

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · LA1063 · Structure no. 625308533400671

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,130
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA1063 over Morgan Branch is a concrete slab carrying LA1063 over Morgan Branch in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,130 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,243 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLA1063
CrossesMorgan Branch
LocationLA1063
RouteState Highway 1063
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.58689, -90.5668
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 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 width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,130 (2021)
Projected traffic1,243 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 LA1063 over Morgan Branch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA1063 over Morgan 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does LA1063 over Morgan Branch carry?

About 1,130 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA1063 over Morgan Branch?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA1063 over Morgan Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.