LA0849 over Bridge Creek
GoodCaldwell Parish, Louisiana · 0.74 M E of LA 126 · Structure no. 581108110700751
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 739
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0849 over Bridge Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0849 over Bridge Creek in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 739 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 812 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0849 over Bridge Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0849 over Bridge Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does LA0849 over Bridge Creek carry?
About 739 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is LA0849 over Bridge 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 LA0849 over Bridge Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.