LA0501 over Burnt Cabin Creek
PoorBienville Parish, Louisiana · 1.27 MI South of LA 4 · Structure no. 040700930204091
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 218
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0501 over Burnt Cabin Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0501 over Burnt Cabin Creek in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 218 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 239 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0501 over Burnt Cabin Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0501 over Burnt Cabin 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 LA0501 over Burnt Cabin Creek carry?
About 218 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0501 over Burnt Cabin Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns LA0501 over Burnt Cabin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.