US Bridges

LA0445 over Spring Creek

Fair

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 2.7 MI NW JCT LA 1062 · Structure no. 625302780307601

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
96 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,342
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0445 over Spring Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0445 over Spring Creek in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 5 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 1,342 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,476 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLA0445
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2.7 MI NW JCT LA 1062
RouteState Highway 445
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.69334, -90.3529
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,342 (2021)
Projected traffic1,476 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0445 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0445 over Spring 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does LA0445 over Spring Creek carry?

About 1,342 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0445 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns LA0445 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.