LA0147 over Big Creek
FairPosted for loadJackson Parish, Louisiana · 3.72 MI East of US 167 · Structure no. 052503200103721
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 78 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,394
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0147 over Big Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0147 over Big Creek in Jackson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5,394 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,933 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0147 over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0147 over Big 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does LA0147 over Big Creek carry?
About 5,394 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0147 over Big Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns LA0147 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.