US Bridges

LA0019 over Little Redwood Ck

Fair

East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · LA0019 · Structure no. 611902500402171

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,332
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0019 over Little Redwood Ck is a concrete tee beam carrying LA0019 over Little Redwood Ck in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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.

It carries about 3,332 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,665 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLA0019
CrossesLittle Redwood Ck
LocationLA0019
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates30.86923, -91.12142
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,332 (2021)
Projected traffic3,665 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$507,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0019 over Little Redwood Ck built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0019 over Little Redwood Ck 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does LA0019 over Little Redwood Ck carry?

About 3,332 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is LA0019 over Little Redwood Ck?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0019 over Little Redwood Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.