US Bridges

LA0004 over Hancock Creek

Good

Jackson Parish, Louisiana · 4.72 MI East of LA 505 · Structure no. 052500670610861

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
98 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,246
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0004 over Hancock Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0004 over Hancock 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 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 2,246 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,470 by 2041. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLA0004
CrossesHancock Creek
Location4.72 MI East of LA 505
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates32.27846, -92.5437
Functional classRural Major 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,246 (2021)
Projected traffic2,470 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0004 over Hancock Creek built?

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

What condition is LA0004 over Hancock 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 LA0004 over Hancock Creek carry?

About 2,246 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0004 over Hancock Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns LA0004 over Hancock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.