US Bridges

LA1146 over Bundick Creek

Good

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · 4.1M East of US 171 · Structure no. 085808580104071

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
222 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
918
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA1146 over Bundick Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA1146 over Bundick Creek in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 918 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,009 by 2041. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLA1146
CrossesBundick Creek
Location4.1M East of US 171
RouteState Highway 1146
Coordinates30.89968, -93.2298
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic918 (2021)
Projected traffic1,009 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 LA1146 over Bundick Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA1146 over Bundick Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does LA1146 over Bundick Creek carry?

About 918 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA1146 over Bundick Creek?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns LA1146 over Bundick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.