US Bridges

LA0019 over Carter Creek

Fair

East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 2.2 M S of LA 10 · Structure no. 611902500307231

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
82 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,014
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0019 over Carter Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying LA0019 over Carter 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 5,014 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,515 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0019
CrossesCarter Creek
Location2.2 M S of LA 10
RouteState Highway 19
CountyEast Feliciana Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.80636, -91.1203
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,014 (2023)
Projected traffic5,515 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$420,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0019 over Carter Creek built?

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

What condition is LA0019 over Carter 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 2023.

How much traffic does LA0019 over Carter Creek carry?

About 5,014 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is LA0019 over Carter Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0019 over Carter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.