US Bridges

LA0109 over Hurricane Creek

Poor

Beauregard Parish, Louisiana · 11.7 Mi. N. of LA 12 · Structure no. 070603770104001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0109 over Hurricane Creek is a steel culvert carrying LA0109 over Hurricane Creek in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 825 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0109
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location11.7 Mi. N. of LA 12
RouteState Highway 109
CountyBeauregard Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.46972, -93.62647
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2023)
Projected traffic825 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$264,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0109 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0109 over Hurricane Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does LA0109 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is LA0109 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns LA0109 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.