US Bridges

LA0474 over Nashes Creek

Fair

Sabine Parish, Louisiana · 4.28 MI East of LA 191 · Structure no. 084301200103531

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,105
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0474 over Nashes Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0474 over Nashes Creek in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 1,105 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,215 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0474
CrossesNashes Creek
Location4.28 MI East of LA 191
RouteState Highway 474
CountySabine Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.44688, -93.51222
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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,105 (2021)
Projected traffic1,215 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 LA0474 over Nashes Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0474 over Nashes 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does LA0474 over Nashes Creek carry?

About 1,105 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0474 over Nashes Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0474 over Nashes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.