US Bridges

LA0004 over Squirrel Creek

FairPosted for load

Caldwell Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 MI West of LA 557 · Structure no. 581100680401841

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
96 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
338
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0004 over Squirrel Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0004 over Squirrel Creek in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 338 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 371 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0004
CrossesSquirrel Creek
Location1.0 MI West of LA 557
RouteState Highway 4
CountyCaldwell Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.24254, -92.2872
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic338 (2021)
Projected traffic371 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 LA0004 over Squirrel Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0004 over Squirrel 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does LA0004 over Squirrel Creek carry?

About 338 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is LA0004 over Squirrel Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns LA0004 over Squirrel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.