US Bridges

LA0464 over Caney Creek

Fair

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · .69 Miles South of LA 8 · Structure no. 085801360209911

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
78 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
856
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0464 over Caney Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0464 over Caney Creek in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 856 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 941 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesLA0464
CrossesCaney Creek
Location.69 Miles South of LA 8
RouteState Highway 464
Coordinates31.10998, -93.3905
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic856 (2021)
Projected traffic941 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 LA0464 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0464 over Caney 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does LA0464 over Caney Creek carry?

About 856 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0464 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA0464 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.