US Bridges

LA0016 over Grays Creek

Fair

Livingston Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 M SE of LA 1026 · Structure no. 623202620108411

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
96 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,226
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0016 over Grays Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0016 over Grays Creek in Livingston 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,226 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,848 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLA0016
CrossesGrays Creek
Location1.0 M SE of LA 1026
RouteState Highway 16
CountyLivingston Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.41166, -90.9151
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,226 (2021)
Projected traffic6,848 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 LA0016 over Grays Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0016 over Grays Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does LA0016 over Grays Creek carry?

About 6,226 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is LA0016 over Grays Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0016 over Grays Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.