US Bridges

LA1046 over Caps Creek

Fair

St. Helena Parish, Louisiana · 2.5 M E of LA 441 · Structure no. 624608460602261

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
572
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA1046 over Caps Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA1046 over Caps Creek in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 572 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 629 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesLA1046
CrossesCaps Creek
Location2.5 M E of LA 441
RouteState Highway 1046
Coordinates30.75588, -90.5862
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 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 traffic572 (2021)
Projected traffic629 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 LA1046 over Caps Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA1046 over Caps 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 LA1046 over Caps Creek carry?

About 572 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA1046 over Caps Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA1046 over Caps Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.