US Bridges

LA0076 over Stream No Name

PoorPosted for load

West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.9 MI W of LA 1 · Structure no. 616100130104371

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,347
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0076 over Stream No Name is a concrete tee beam carrying LA0076 over Stream No Name in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 3 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 6,347 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,981 by 2041. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0076
CrossesStream No Name
Location0.9 MI W of LA 1
RouteState Highway 76
CountyWest Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.45147, -91.22677
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,347 (2021)
Projected traffic6,981 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$463,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0076 over Stream No Name built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0076 over Stream No Name 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does LA0076 over Stream No Name carry?

About 6,347 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is LA0076 over Stream No Name?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns LA0076 over Stream No Name?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.