US Bridges

LA0169 over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 2.9 MI East of LA 1 · Structure no. 040900453104561

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
311
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0169 over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0169 over Cottonwood Creek in Caddo 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 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 311 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 342 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesLA0169
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location2.9 MI East of LA 1
RouteState Highway 169
Coordinates32.70552, -93.8893
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic311 (2021)
Projected traffic342 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 LA0169 over Cottonwood Creek built?

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

What condition is LA0169 over Cottonwood 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 2024.

How much traffic does LA0169 over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 311 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0169 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns LA0169 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.