LA1048 over Natalbany Creek
FairPosted for loadTangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · LA1048 · Structure no. 625308533701421
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 114 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 883
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA1048 over Natalbany Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA1048 over Natalbany Creek in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 883 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 971 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 26 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 LA1048 over Natalbany Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA1048 over Natalbany 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 LA1048 over Natalbany Creek carry?
About 883 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is LA1048 over Natalbany Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns LA1048 over Natalbany Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.