US Bridges

LA0004 over Halfway Creek

Fair

Jackson Parish, Louisiana · 1.7 MI West of LA 811 · Structure no. 052500670604461

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
79 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,987
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0004 over Halfway Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0004 over Halfway Creek in Jackson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 2,987 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,285 by 2041. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLA0004
CrossesHalfway Creek
Location1.7 MI West of LA 811
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates32.24191, -92.638
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,987 (2021)
Projected traffic3,285 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 LA0004 over Halfway Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0004 over Halfway 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does LA0004 over Halfway Creek carry?

About 2,987 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0004 over Halfway Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns LA0004 over Halfway Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.