Leonard Seals RD over Joes Branch
PoorPosted for loadWashington Parish, Louisiana · 10.5 Mi. W of Hwy. 2 · Structure no. 625930569895711
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 475
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Leonard Seals RD over Joes Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Leonard Seals RD over Joes Branch in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 475 vehicles a day, projected to reach 522 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Leonard Seals RD over Joes Branch built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Leonard Seals RD over Joes Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Leonard Seals RD over Joes Branch carry?
About 475 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Leonard Seals RD over Joes Branch?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Leonard Seals RD over Joes Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.