LA0174 over Horse Head Creek
GoodSabine Parish, Louisiana · .27 M E of W Jct. LA 483 · Structure no. 084301120303191
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,099
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0174 over Horse Head Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0174 over Horse Head Creek in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,099 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,208 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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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 LA0174 over Horse Head Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0174 over Horse Head 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does LA0174 over Horse Head Creek carry?
About 1,099 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0174 over Horse Head Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns LA0174 over Horse Head Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.