LA0473 over Lake Creek
FairSabine Parish, Louisiana · 4.3 MI East of LA 191 · Structure no. 084303570104311
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 738
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0473 over Lake Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0473 over Lake Creek 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 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 738 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 811 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 32 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0473 over Lake Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0473 over Lake 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does LA0473 over Lake Creek carry?
About 738 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0473 over Lake Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns LA0473 over Lake Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.