LA0448 over Strother Creek
FairSt. Helena Parish, Louisiana · 2.0 M N of LA 37 · Structure no. 624602543102331
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 547
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0448 over Strother Creek is a steel culvert carrying LA0448 over Strother Creek in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 547 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 601 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 46 ft wide.
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0448 over Strother Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0448 over Strother 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does LA0448 over Strother Creek carry?
About 547 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is LA0448 over Strother Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns LA0448 over Strother Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.