US Bridges

LA0533 over Gee Creek

FairPosted for load

Claiborne Parish, Louisiana · 6.58 MI North of LA 519 · Structure no. 041408140206581

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
96 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0533 over Gee Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0533 over Gee Creek in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 21 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0533
CrossesGee Creek
Location6.58 MI North of LA 519
RouteState Highway 533
CountyClaiborne Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.68089, -92.8802
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2021)
Projected traffic23 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$478,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0533 over Gee Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0533 over Gee 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does LA0533 over Gee Creek carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is LA0533 over Gee Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA0533 over Gee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.