LA0596 over Creek
FairPosted for loadEast Carroll Parish, Louisiana · 4.99 MI North of US 65 · Structure no. 051801840104991
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0596 over Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0596 over Creek in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 88 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 LA0596 over Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0596 over 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does LA0596 over Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is LA0596 over Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns LA0596 over Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.