LA0462 over Cherry Winche Creek
GoodRapides Parish, Louisiana · 4.07 Mi. East of LA 112 · Structure no. 084008401304071
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 77
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0462 over Cherry Winche Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0462 over Cherry Winche Creek in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 77 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 LA0462 over Cherry Winche Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0462 over Cherry Winche 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does LA0462 over Cherry Winche Creek carry?
About 77 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA0462 over Cherry Winche Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns LA0462 over Cherry Winche Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.