US Bridges

LA0148 over Creek

FairPosted for load

Jackson Parish, Louisiana · 6.93 MI West of LA 146 · Structure no. 052503160206931

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
115 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
532
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0148 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0148 over Creek in Jackson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 532 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 585 by 2041. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0148
CrossesCreek
Location6.93 MI West of LA 146
RouteState Highway 148
CountyJackson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.43045, -92.6744
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic532 (2021)
Projected traffic585 by 2041
Trucks19%
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$561,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0148 over Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0148 over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does LA0148 over Creek carry?

About 532 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0148 over Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA0148 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.