US Bridges

LA0460 over Creek

Fair

La Salle Parish, Louisiana · 6.7 MI East of LA 127 · Structure no. 583001520106701

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
776
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0460 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0460 over Creek in La Salle Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 776 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 853 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesLA0460
CrossesCreek
Location6.7 MI East of LA 127
RouteState Highway 460
Coordinates31.61887, -92.0509
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic776 (2021)
Projected traffic853 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0460 over Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0460 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does LA0460 over Creek carry?

About 776 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0460 over Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns LA0460 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.