LA0126 over Bozeman Branch
PoorWinn Parish, Louisiana · 6.48 Miles East of LA 127 · Structure no. 086400910807911
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 21 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 349
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0126 over Bozeman Branch is a steel culvert carrying LA0126 over Bozeman Branch in Winn Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 349 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 383 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0126 over Bozeman Branch built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0126 over Bozeman 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does LA0126 over Bozeman Branch carry?
About 349 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0126 over Bozeman Branch?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns LA0126 over Bozeman Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.