US Bridges

LA0834 over Overflow Creek

Good

Morehouse Parish, Louisiana · 4.6 MI W of US 167 · Structure no. 053400000050268

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
220 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
61
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0834 over Overflow Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0834 over Overflow Creek in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 61 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 67 by 2041. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLA0834
CrossesOverflow Creek
Location4.6 MI W of US 167
RouteState Highway 834
Coordinates32.98367, -91.70157
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2021)
Projected traffic67 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0834 over Overflow Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0834 over Overflow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does LA0834 over Overflow Creek carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0834 over Overflow Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns LA0834 over Overflow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.