US Bridges

LA0476 over Negreet Creek

Good

Sabine Parish, Louisiana · 2.8 MI North of LA 191 · Structure no. 084301500202811

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,731
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0476 over Negreet Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0476 over Negreet Creek in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,731 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,904 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesLA0476
CrossesNegreet Creek
Location2.8 MI North of LA 191
RouteState Highway 476
Coordinates31.4973, -93.561
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,731 (2021)
Projected traffic1,904 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0476 over Negreet Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0476 over Negreet 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does LA0476 over Negreet Creek carry?

About 1,731 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0476 over Negreet Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns LA0476 over Negreet Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.