LA0159 over Thorny Branch
GoodWebster Parish, Louisiana · 0.41 MI S of LA 159 · Structure no. 046000000040424
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,492
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0159 over Thorny Branch is a concrete slab carrying LA0159 over Thorny Branch in Webster Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 1,492 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,641 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0159 over Thorny Branch built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0159 over Thorny 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does LA0159 over Thorny Branch carry?
About 1,492 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0159 over Thorny Branch?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns LA0159 over Thorny Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.