US Bridges

LA0473 over Authur Creek Relief

Good

Sabine Parish, Louisiana · .7 MI East of LA 191 · Structure no. 084303570100711

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
738
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0473 over Authur Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying LA0473 over Authur Creek Relief in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 738 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 811 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 56 ft wide.

CarriesLA0473
CrossesAuthur Creek Relief
Location.7 MI East of LA 191
RouteState Highway 473
Coordinates31.30653, -93.5313
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic738 (2021)
Projected traffic811 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed—
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 LA0473 over Authur Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0473 over Authur Creek Relief 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does LA0473 over Authur Creek Relief carry?

About 738 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0473 over Authur Creek Relief?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns LA0473 over Authur Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.