LA0439 over Miller Branch
FairWashington Parish, Louisiana · On LA439 5.5MI. S of Laid · Structure no. 625908592205471
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,235
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0439 over Miller Branch is a steel culvert carrying LA0439 over Miller Branch in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,235 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,358 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0439 over Miller Branch built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0439 over Miller 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 LA0439 over Miller Branch carry?
About 1,235 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is LA0439 over Miller Branch?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns LA0439 over Miller Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.