US Bridges

LA0142 over Shild Creek

Fair

Morehouse Parish, Louisiana · .54 MI North of LA 543 · Structure no. 053400380406541

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
98 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,706
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0142 over Shild Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying LA0142 over Shild Creek in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 4,706 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,176 by 2041. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0142
CrossesShild Creek
Location.54 MI North of LA 543
RouteState Highway 142
CountyMorehouse Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.97481, -91.9245
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,706 (2021)
Projected traffic5,176 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$487,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0142 over Shild Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0142 over Shild 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does LA0142 over Shild Creek carry?

About 4,706 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is LA0142 over Shild Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0142 over Shild Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.