LA0004 over Lost Creek
FairCaldwell Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 MI West Ofla 846 · Structure no. 581100680411181
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 311
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0004 over Lost Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0004 over Lost Creek in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 342 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0004 over Lost Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0004 over Lost 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 Lost Creek carry?
About 311 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is LA0004 over Lost Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns LA0004 over Lost Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.