LA0399 over Creek
PoorPosted for loadVernon Parish, Louisiana · .55 MI North of LA 458 · Structure no. 085801380303551
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 134 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 396
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0399 over Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0399 over Creek in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 396 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2041. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0399 over Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0399 over Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does LA0399 over Creek carry?
About 396 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA0399 over Creek?
The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns LA0399 over Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.