US Bridges

LA0480 over Nicholas Creek

Fair

Red River Parish, Louisiana · 0.75 M South of US 84 · Structure no. 044103050307711

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,011
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0480 over Nicholas Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0480 over Nicholas Creek in Red River Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 5 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 2,011 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,212 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0480
CrossesNicholas Creek
Location0.75 M South of US 84
RouteState Highway 480
CountyRed River Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.00595, -93.3339
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,011 (2021)
Projected traffic2,212 by 2041
Trucks19%
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 LA0480 over Nicholas Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0480 over Nicholas 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does LA0480 over Nicholas Creek carry?

About 2,011 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0480 over Nicholas Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns LA0480 over Nicholas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.