US Bridges

LA0025 over Calico Branch

Fair

Washington Parish, Louisiana · 1.3 M NW of LA 10 · Structure no. 625900590401661

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

About this bridge

LA0025 over Calico Branch is a concrete slab carrying LA0025 over Calico 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 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLA0025
CrossesCalico Branch
Location1.3 M NW of LA 10
RouteState Highway 25
CountyWashington Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.86011, -90.17315
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$327,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0025 over Calico Branch built?

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

What condition is LA0025 over Calico 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 Calico Branch carry?

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

How long is LA0025 over Calico Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns LA0025 over Calico Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.