US Bridges

LA1041 over Dutchman Creek

Fair

St. Helena Parish, Louisiana · LA1041 · Structure no. 624608460403071

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
403
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA1041 over Dutchman Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA1041 over Dutchman 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 403 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 443 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesLA1041
CrossesDutchman Creek
LocationLA1041
RouteState Highway 1041
Coordinates30.68281, -90.7401
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 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 width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic403 (2021)
Projected traffic443 by 2041
Trucks13%
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 LA1041 over Dutchman Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA1041 over Dutchman 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does LA1041 over Dutchman Creek carry?

About 403 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA1041 over Dutchman Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA1041 over Dutchman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.