US Bridges

LA1024 over Creek

FairPosted for load

Livingston Parish, Louisiana · 2.8 M E of LA 447 · Structure no. 623208321008971

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,020
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA1024 over Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA1024 over Creek in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,020 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,122 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLA1024
CrossesCreek
Location2.8 M E of LA 447
RouteState Highway 1024
CountyLivingston Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.5465, -90.821
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,020 (2021)
Projected traffic1,122 by 2041
Trucks13%
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 LA1024 over Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA1024 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 LA1024 over Creek carry?

About 1,020 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA1024 over Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns LA1024 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.