US Bridges

LA0844 over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Caldwell Parish, Louisiana · 0.81 M S of LA 547 · Structure no. 581101310400981

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
955
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0844 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0844 over Hurricane Creek in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 955 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLA0844
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location0.81 M S of LA 547
RouteState Highway 844
CountyCaldwell Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.01589, -92.1455
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic955 (2021)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 LA0844 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0844 over Hurricane 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does LA0844 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 955 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0844 over Hurricane 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 LA0844 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.