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LA0063 over Pigeon Creek

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St. Helena Parish, Louisiana · 1.9 Mi. N. of LA 16 · Structure no. 624600000620338

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,999
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0063 over Pigeon Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0063 over Pigeon Creek in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,999 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,198 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0063
CrossesPigeon Creek
Location1.9 Mi. N. of LA 16
RouteState Highway 63
CountySt. Helena Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.7228, -90.821
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,999 (2021)
Projected traffic2,198 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 LA0063 over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0063 over Pigeon 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does LA0063 over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 1,999 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0063 over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns LA0063 over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.