US Bridges

LA0063 over Creek

Fair

Livingston Parish, Louisiana · 1.3 M NW of LA 1019 · Structure no. 623202720402751

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,234
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0063 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0063 over Creek in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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 1,234 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,357 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLA0063
CrossesCreek
Location1.3 M NW of LA 1019
RouteState Highway 63
CountyLivingston Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.62808, -90.8484
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,234 (2021)
Projected traffic1,357 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$412,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0063 over Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0063 over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does LA0063 over Creek carry?

About 1,234 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0063 over Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns LA0063 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.