US Bridges

LA0004 over Creek

Fair

Caldwell Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 MI West of LA 3239 · Structure no. 581100680414911

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,931
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0004 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0004 over 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 5 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 1,931 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,124 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

CarriesLA0004
CrossesCreek
Location1.2 MI West of LA 3239
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates32.10862, -92.1585
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,931 (2021)
Projected traffic2,124 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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 Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0004 over 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 Creek carry?

About 1,931 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is LA0004 over Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns LA0004 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.