West Herbert ST over Creek
PoorPosted for loadLa Salle Parish, Louisiana · 250 N of US 165 · Structure no. 583031489921961
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 41 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Herbert ST over Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Herbert ST over Creek in La Salle Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Herbert ST over Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Herbert ST over Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does West Herbert ST over Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is West Herbert ST over Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns West Herbert ST over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.