US Bridges

LA0499 over Creek

Good

Jackson Parish, Louisiana · 7.54 MI South of LA 4 · Structure no. 052500000050189

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
114
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0499 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0499 over Creek in Jackson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 114 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesLA0499
CrossesCreek
Location7.54 MI South of LA 4
RouteState Highway 499
Coordinates32.15649, -92.3764
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2021)
Projected traffic125 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0499 over Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0499 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does LA0499 over Creek carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0499 over Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns LA0499 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.