US Bridges

LA0595 over Crew Lake

Fair

Richland Parish, Louisiana · .55 MI North of US 80 · Structure no. 054201710400551

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
130 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,746
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0595 over Crew Lake is a concrete slab carrying LA0595 over Crew Lake in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,746 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,920 by 2041. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0595
CrossesCrew Lake
Location.55 MI North of US 80
RouteState Highway 595
CountyRichland Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.49411, -91.8581
Functional classRural Minor 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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,746 (2021)
Projected traffic1,920 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 LA0595 over Crew Lake built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0595 over Crew Lake 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 2023.

How much traffic does LA0595 over Crew Lake carry?

About 1,746 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0595 over Crew Lake?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA0595 over Crew Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.