US Bridges

LA0449 over Hoffman Creek

Fair

St. Helena Parish, Louisiana · 2.3 M S of LA 37 · Structure no. 624602710304961

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,228
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0449 over Hoffman Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0449 over Hoffman Creek in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,228 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLA0449
CrossesHoffman Creek
Location2.3 M S of LA 37
RouteState Highway 449
CountySt. Helena Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.75422, -90.7069
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,228 (2021)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 LA0449 over Hoffman Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0449 over Hoffman 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 LA0449 over Hoffman Creek carry?

About 1,228 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0449 over Hoffman Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns LA0449 over Hoffman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.