US Bridges

LA1054 over Creek

Fair

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 M NW of LA 1058 · Structure no. 625308531900491

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,319
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA1054 over Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA1054 over Creek in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 1,319 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLA1054
CrossesCreek
Location0.4 M NW of LA 1058
RouteState Highway 1054
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.85285, -90.463
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,319 (2021)
Projected traffic1,450 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 LA1054 over Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA1054 over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does LA1054 over Creek carry?

About 1,319 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA1054 over Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns LA1054 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.