LA0159 over Leonard Branch
PoorPosted for loadWebster Parish, Louisiana · .7 MI North of LA 615 · Structure no. 046000870208441
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,754
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0159 over Leonard Branch is a concrete slab carrying LA0159 over Leonard Branch in Webster Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,754 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,929 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0159 over Leonard Branch built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0159 over Leonard 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does LA0159 over Leonard Branch carry?
About 1,754 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0159 over Leonard Branch?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns LA0159 over Leonard Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.