US Bridges

LA0025 over Mile Branch

Fair

Washington Parish, Louisiana · LA0025 · Structure no. 625900590401171

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
240 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
4,117
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0025 over Mile Branch is a concrete slab carrying LA0025 over Mile Branch in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 4,117 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,528 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesLA0025
CrossesMile Branch
LocationLA0025
RouteState Highway 25
Coordinates30.85491, -90.16764
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,117 (2021)
Projected traffic4,528 by 2041
Trucks11%
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 LA0025 over Mile Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0025 over Mile 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does LA0025 over Mile Branch carry?

About 4,117 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is LA0025 over Mile Branch?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns LA0025 over Mile Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.