LA0174 over Estes Creek
FairSabine Parish, Louisiana · 4.16 Mi. East of LA 191 · Structure no. 084301120204161
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,064
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0174 over Estes Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0174 over Estes Creek in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 1,064 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,170 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 LA0174 over Estes Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0174 over Estes 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does LA0174 over Estes Creek carry?
About 1,064 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0174 over Estes Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns LA0174 over Estes Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.