US Bridges

LA0546 over Clarks Creek

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 MI North of LA 151 · Structure no. 053701580103101

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
98 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,010
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0546 over Clarks Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying LA0546 over Clarks Creek in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 2,010 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,211 by 2041. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLA0546
CrossesClarks Creek
Location1.2 MI North of LA 151
RouteState Highway 546
Coordinates32.44138, -92.3257
Functional classRural Major 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
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 inspectionAugust 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 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 traffic2,010 (2021)
Projected traffic2,211 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0546 over Clarks Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0546 over Clarks 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does LA0546 over Clarks Creek carry?

About 2,010 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0546 over Clarks 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 LA0546 over Clarks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.