LA0546 over Wilders Creek
FairOuachita Parish, Louisiana · 2.8 MI North of LA 151 · Structure no. 053701580104791
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 96 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,706
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0546 over Wilders Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying LA0546 over Wilders 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 2,706 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,976 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 LA0546 over Wilders Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0546 over Wilders 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 Wilders Creek carry?
About 2,706 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is LA0546 over Wilders Creek?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns LA0546 over Wilders Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.