LA1045 over Tickfaw River Relief
FairSt. Helena Parish, Louisiana · LA1045 · Structure no. 624608460501821
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 280 ft
- 14 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,509
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA1045 over Tickfaw River Relief is a concrete slab carrying LA1045 over Tickfaw River Relief 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 1,509 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,659 by 2041. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA1045 over Tickfaw River Relief built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA1045 over Tickfaw River Relief 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 LA1045 over Tickfaw River Relief carry?
About 1,509 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is LA1045 over Tickfaw River Relief?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns LA1045 over Tickfaw River Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.