US Bridges

LA0001 over Mcain Creek

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 2.42M NW of LA1/US71 Intr · Structure no. 040900450102421

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
21,933
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0001 over Mcain Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0001 over Mcain Creek in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 21,933 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,126 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA0001
CrossesMcain Creek
Location2.42M NW of LA1/US71 Intr
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates32.59705, -93.83354
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,933 (2021)
Projected traffic24,126 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0001 over Mcain Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0001 over Mcain Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does LA0001 over Mcain Creek carry?

About 21,933 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is LA0001 over Mcain Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns LA0001 over Mcain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.