LA0594 over Caney Creek
PoorPosted for loadOuachita Parish, Louisiana · 4.02 MI North of US 80 · Structure no. 053703260204021
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 59 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,642
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0594 over Caney Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0594 over Caney Creek in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,642 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,906 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 LA0594 over Caney Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0594 over Caney 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does LA0594 over Caney Creek carry?
About 2,642 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is LA0594 over Caney Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns LA0594 over Caney Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.