US Bridges

LA0850 over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Caldwell Parish, Louisiana · 6.1 MI North of LA 849 · Structure no. 581108110206111

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
468
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0850 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0850 over Hurricane Creek in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 468 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 514 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesLA0850
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location6.1 MI North of LA 849
RouteState Highway 850
Coordinates32.03902, -92.1115
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic468 (2021)
Projected traffic514 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 LA0850 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0850 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does LA0850 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 468 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is LA0850 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns LA0850 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.