US Bridges

LA1033 over Greys Creek

PoorPosted for load

Livingston Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 M SW of LA 16 · Structure no. 623208321700291

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
97 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,876
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA1033 over Greys Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA1033 over Greys Creek in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,876 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,163 by 2041. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesLA1033
CrossesGreys Creek
Location0.3 M SW of LA 16
RouteState Highway 1033
Coordinates30.39571, -90.9007
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating22 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,876 (2021)
Projected traffic3,163 by 2041
Trucks9%
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$483,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA1033 over Greys Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA1033 over Greys Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does LA1033 over Greys Creek carry?

About 2,876 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is LA1033 over Greys Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns LA1033 over Greys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.