US Bridges

LA0028 over Yellow Branch

Good

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · 0.56 MI E of LA 465 · Structure no. 085800000080651

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,065
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0028 over Yellow Branch is a concrete culvert carrying LA0028 over Yellow Branch in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7,065 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,771 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 226 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesLA0028
CrossesYellow Branch
Location0.56 MI E of LA 465
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates31.22671, -92.88811
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width226 ft (68.9 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,065 (2021)
Projected traffic7,771 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0028 over Yellow Branch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0028 over Yellow 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 2024.

How much traffic does LA0028 over Yellow Branch carry?

About 7,065 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0028 over Yellow Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 226 ft wide.

Who owns LA0028 over Yellow Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.