US Bridges

LA0016 over Spiller Creek

Fair

Livingston Parish, Louisiana · 2.6 MI No LA 1019 Inter. · Structure no. 623202620302601

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,595
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0016 over Spiller Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0016 over Spiller Creek in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 6 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 7,595 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,354 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLA0016
CrossesSpiller Creek
Location2.6 MI No LA 1019 Inter.
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates30.60735, -90.9353
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,595 (2021)
Projected traffic8,354 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0016 over Spiller Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0016 over Spiller 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does LA0016 over Spiller Creek carry?

About 7,595 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is LA0016 over Spiller Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns LA0016 over Spiller Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.