LA0146 over Caney Creek
PoorPosted for loadClaiborne Parish, Louisiana · .6 MI East of LA 9 · Structure no. 041400850801321
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,360
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0146 over Caney Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0146 over Caney Creek in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,360 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,496 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0146 over Caney Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0146 over Caney Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does LA0146 over Caney Creek carry?
About 1,360 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0146 over Caney Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns LA0146 over Caney Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.