LA0459 over Salem Creek
GoodLa Salle Parish, Louisiana · 8.3 MI North Os US 84 · Structure no. 583003660108311
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 134 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,160
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0459 over Salem Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0459 over Salem Creek in La Salle Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0459 over Salem Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0459 over Salem 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does LA0459 over Salem Creek carry?
About 1,160 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is LA0459 over Salem Creek?
The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns LA0459 over Salem Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.