LA0016 over Tickfaw River
FairSt. Helena Parish, Louisiana · 0.30M E JCT LA441 & LA16 · Structure no. 624602620600301
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 852 ft
- 17 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,293
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0016 over Tickfaw River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0016 over Tickfaw River in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5,293 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,822 by 2041. The structure is 852 ft (259.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0016 over Tickfaw River built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0016 over Tickfaw River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does LA0016 over Tickfaw River carry?
About 5,293 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is LA0016 over Tickfaw River?
The structure is 852 ft (259.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns LA0016 over Tickfaw River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.