US Bridges

LA1019 over West Colyell Creek

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Livingston Parish, Louisiana · 4.1 M East of Jct. LA 16 · Structure no. 623208320204171

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,852
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA1019 over West Colyell Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA1019 over West Colyell Creek in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 11,852 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,037 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesLA1019
CrossesWest Colyell Creek
Location4.1 M East of Jct. LA 16
RouteState Highway 1019
CountyLivingston Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.58925, -90.8899
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,852 (2021)
Projected traffic13,037 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$312,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA1019 over West Colyell Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA1019 over West Colyell 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does LA1019 over West Colyell Creek carry?

About 11,852 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is LA1019 over West Colyell Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA1019 over West Colyell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.