LA0004 over Bills Creek
FairPosted for loadCaldwell Parish, Louisiana · 4.57 M W of LA 846 · Structure no. 581100680409161
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 311
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0004 over Bills Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0004 over Bills Creek in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 311 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 342 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0004 over Bills Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0004 over Bills 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does LA0004 over Bills Creek carry?
About 311 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is LA0004 over Bills Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns LA0004 over Bills Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.