US Bridges

Loranger RD over Morgan Branch

Fair

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 2 MI N of Jct. 1062 & 40 · Structure no. 625330399902391

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,504
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loranger RD over Morgan Branch is a steel culvert carrying Loranger RD over Morgan Branch in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 2,504 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,754 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLoranger RD
CrossesMorgan Branch
Location2 MI N of Jct. 1062 & 40
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.66587, -90.39677
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,504 (2022)
Projected traffic2,754 by 2042
Trucks—
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Loranger RD over Morgan Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loranger RD 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Loranger RD over Morgan Branch carry?

About 2,504 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Loranger RD over Morgan Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Loranger RD over Morgan Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.