LA0494 over Creek
PoorNatchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 1.52 Mi. E of Int LA1 · Structure no. 083503600501521
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 726
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0494 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0494 over Creek in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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.
It carries about 726 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 798 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0494 over Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0494 over 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 LA0494 over Creek carry?
About 726 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0494 over Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns LA0494 over Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.