US Bridges

LA0488 over Spring Creek

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · .78 Mi. E of LA1199 · Structure no. 084003680201681

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
102 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,343
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0488 over Spring Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0488 over Spring Creek in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 2,343 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,577 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0488
CrossesSpring Creek
Location.78 Mi. E of LA1199
RouteState Highway 488
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.15968, -92.6921
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 inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,343 (2021)
Projected traffic2,577 by 2041
Trucks14%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0488 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0488 over Spring 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does LA0488 over Spring Creek carry?

About 2,343 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0488 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns LA0488 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.