US Bridges

Ebeneezer Tap over Creek

Good

La Salle Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 M S of LA 500 · Structure no. 583031440922001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
1973 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ebeneezer Tap over Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ebeneezer Tap over Creek in La Salle Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 121 by 1993. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEbeneezer Tap
CrossesCreek
Location0.5 M S of LA 500
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.73284, -92.33383
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (1973)
Projected traffic121 by 1993
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 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 Ebeneezer Tap over Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ebeneezer Tap 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 Ebeneezer Tap over Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is Ebeneezer Tap over Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ebeneezer Tap over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.