LA00042 over Muddy Creek
GoodAscension Parish, Louisiana · 01.31 MI E of LA 73 · Structure no. 610300000610407
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA00042 over Muddy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA00042 over Muddy Creek in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,400 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA00042 over Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA00042 over Muddy Creek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does LA00042 over Muddy Creek carry?
About 24,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is LA00042 over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.
Who owns LA00042 over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.