US Bridges

LA0952 over Mckowen Creek

PoorPosted for load

East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 1.7 Miles N of LA 10 · Structure no. 611908190501681

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
97 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,341
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0952 over Mckowen Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0952 over Mckowen Creek in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,341 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,475 by 2041. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA0952
CrossesMckowen Creek
Location1.7 Miles N of LA 10
RouteState Highway 952
Coordinates30.85666, -91.20378
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,341 (2021)
Projected traffic1,475 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$483,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0952 over Mckowen Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0952 over Mckowen Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does LA0952 over Mckowen Creek carry?

About 1,341 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is LA0952 over Mckowen Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns LA0952 over Mckowen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.