LA1061 over Big Creek
GoodTangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 0.9 M N of LA 10 · Structure no. 625302780501131
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 887
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA1061 over Big Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA1061 over Big Creek in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 887 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 975 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 30 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA1061 over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA1061 over Big 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does LA1061 over Big Creek carry?
About 887 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is LA1061 over Big Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns LA1061 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.