US Bridges

Cowart ST over Creek

Good

La Salle Parish, Louisiana · Log MI 1.41 FR 358 to Ode · Structure no. 583031413920571

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cowart ST over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cowart ST over Creek in La Salle Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2024. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCowart ST
CrossesCreek
LocationLog MI 1.41 FR 358 to Ode
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.68909, -92.09496
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2004)
Projected traffic110 by 2024
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cowart ST over Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cowart ST over 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Cowart ST over Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Cowart ST over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Cowart ST over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.