LA0450 over Snell Branch
GoodWashington Parish, Louisiana · LA0450 · Structure no. 625908591703011
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 319
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0450 over Snell Branch is a concrete slab carrying LA0450 over Snell Branch in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 319 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 29 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0450 over Snell Branch built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0450 over Snell 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does LA0450 over Snell Branch carry?
About 319 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is LA0450 over Snell Branch?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns LA0450 over Snell Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.