LA0143 over Cook Creek
FairUnion Parish, Louisiana · 2.5 MI North of LA 2 · Structure no. 055601550102531
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 74 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,254
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0143 over Cook Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying LA0143 over Cook Creek in Union Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 6 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 2,254 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,479 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 LA0143 over Cook Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0143 over Cook 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does LA0143 over Cook Creek carry?
About 2,254 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is LA0143 over Cook Creek?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns LA0143 over Cook Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.