US Bridges

LA1026 over Grays Creek

Fair

Livingston Parish, Louisiana · LA1026 · Structure no. 623208321301071

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,389
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA1026 over Grays Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA1026 over Grays 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 9,389 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,327 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLA1026
CrossesGrays Creek
LocationLA1026
RouteState Highway 1026
CountyLivingston Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.43598, -90.9165
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.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 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 traffic9,389 (2021)
Projected traffic10,327 by 2041
Trucks8%
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$585,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA1026 over Grays Creek built?

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

What condition is LA1026 over Grays 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 LA1026 over Grays Creek carry?

About 9,389 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is LA1026 over Grays Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns LA1026 over Grays Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.