US Bridges

LA1062 over Spring Creek

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Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 MI W of LA 445 · Structure no. 625300000000169

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,571
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA1062 over Spring Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA1062 over Spring Creek in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,571 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,928 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLA1062
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.8 MI W of LA 445
RouteState Highway 1062
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.66431, -90.34309
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,571 (2021)
Projected traffic3,928 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
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 LA1062 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA1062 over Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does LA1062 over Spring Creek carry?

About 3,571 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA1062 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns LA1062 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.