US Bridges

LA0019 over Redwood Creek

Fair

East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · LA0019 · Structure no. 611902500306421

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
122 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,697
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0019 over Redwood Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying LA0019 over Redwood Creek in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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.

It carries about 4,697 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,166 by 2041. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0019
CrossesRedwood Creek
LocationLA0019
RouteState Highway 19
CountyEast Feliciana Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.79646, -91.12237
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,697 (2021)
Projected traffic5,166 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$592,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0019 over Redwood Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0019 over Redwood 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does LA0019 over Redwood Creek carry?

About 4,697 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is LA0019 over Redwood Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0019 over Redwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.