US Bridges

LA0444 over Dunnage Creek

Good

Livingston Parish, Louisiana · 4.25 Miles West of LA.22 · Structure no. 623200000620302

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,782
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0444 over Dunnage Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0444 over Dunnage Creek in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 3,782 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,160 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesLA0444
CrossesDunnage Creek
Location4.25 Miles West of LA.22
RouteState Highway 444
Coordinates30.35201, -90.6495
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,782 (2021)
Projected traffic4,160 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0444 over Dunnage Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0444 over Dunnage 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 2024.

How much traffic does LA0444 over Dunnage Creek carry?

About 3,782 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0444 over Dunnage Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns LA0444 over Dunnage Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.