US Bridges

LA0477 over Hassen Branch

Good

Winn Parish, Louisiana · 2.65 MI East of US 71 · Structure no. 086408641102651

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
200 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
358
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0477 over Hassen Branch is a concrete slab carrying LA0477 over Hassen Branch in Winn Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 358 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 393 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLA0477
CrossesHassen Branch
Location2.65 MI East of US 71
RouteState Highway 477
Coordinates31.77199, -92.9291
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic358 (2021)
Projected traffic393 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0477 over Hassen Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0477 over Hassen 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does LA0477 over Hassen Branch carry?

About 358 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is LA0477 over Hassen Branch?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0477 over Hassen Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.