US Bridges

LA0465 over Indian Branch

Good

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · 2.85 MI East of LA 117 · Structure no. 085801370102851

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0465 over Indian Branch is a steel culvert carrying LA0465 over Indian Branch in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesLA0465
CrossesIndian Branch
Location2.85 MI East of LA 117
RouteState Highway 465
Coordinates31.33441, -93.1266
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2021)
Projected traffic126 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0465 over Indian Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0465 over Indian 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does LA0465 over Indian Branch carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0465 over Indian Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns LA0465 over Indian Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.