US Bridges

LA0459 over Greens Creek

Good

La Salle Parish, Louisiana · 3.9 MI North Os US 84 · Structure no. 583003660103941

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,160
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0459 over Greens Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0459 over Greens Creek in La Salle Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 1,160 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,276 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesLA0459
CrossesGreens Creek
Location3.9 MI North Os US 84
RouteState Highway 459
Coordinates31.72119, -92.0762
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,160 (2021)
Projected traffic1,276 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 LA0459 over Greens Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0459 over Greens 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does LA0459 over Greens Creek carry?

About 1,160 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is LA0459 over Greens Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0459 over Greens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.