US Bridges

LA1037 over Lizard Creek

FairPosted for load

Livingston Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 M S of LA 42 · Structure no. 623208322000451

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,668
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA1037 over Lizard Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA1037 over Lizard Creek in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,668 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,834 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLA1037
CrossesLizard Creek
Location0.4 M S of LA 42
RouteState Highway 1037
CountyLivingston Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.39161, -90.60509
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,668 (2021)
Projected traffic1,834 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA1037 over Lizard Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA1037 over Lizard 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 LA1037 over Lizard Creek carry?

About 1,668 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is LA1037 over Lizard Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns LA1037 over Lizard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.