John L. LN over Creek Bridge
PoorPosted for loadLivingston Parish, Louisiana · 1.5MI S of US 190-LA 1026 · Structure no. 623230267905421
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 37 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
John L. LN over Creek Bridge is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying John L. LN over Creek Bridge in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 605 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was John L. LN over Creek Bridge built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is John L. LN over Creek Bridge 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does John L. LN over Creek Bridge carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is John L. LN over Creek Bridge?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns John L. LN over Creek Bridge?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.