LA0497 over Little Spring Creek
GoodRapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.7 Mi. North of US 165 · Structure no. 084008400800701
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,135
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0497 over Little Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0497 over Little Spring Creek in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,135 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,248 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0497 over Little Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0497 over Little Spring Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does LA0497 over Little Spring Creek carry?
About 1,135 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0497 over Little Spring Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns LA0497 over Little Spring Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.