US Bridges

LA1061 over Spring Creek

Fair

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · LA1061-2 · Structure no. 625302780604131

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
134 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,509
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA1061 over Spring Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA1061 over Spring Creek in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 1,509 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,659 by 2041. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLA1061
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationLA1061-2
RouteState Highway 1061
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.90937, -90.4451
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,509 (2021)
Projected traffic1,659 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 LA1061 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA1061 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does LA1061 over Spring Creek carry?

About 1,509 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA1061 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA1061 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.