US Bridges

LA0449 over Creek

Good

Livingston Parish, Louisiana · 0.7 M S of LA 63 · Structure no. 623202710107631

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,609
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0449 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0449 over Creek in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 4,609 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,069 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesLA0449
CrossesCreek
Location0.7 M S of LA 63
RouteState Highway 449
Coordinates30.59627, -90.8133
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,609 (2021)
Projected traffic5,069 by 2041
Trucks12%
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 LA0449 over Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0449 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does LA0449 over Creek carry?

About 4,609 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0449 over Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns LA0449 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.