LA0021 over Lee Creek
FairWashington Parish, Louisiana · LA0021 · Structure no. 625900300304421
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 226 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,160
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0021 over Lee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying LA0021 over Lee Creek in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 7,160 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,876 by 2041. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0021 over Lee Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0021 over Lee 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does LA0021 over Lee Creek carry?
About 7,160 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is LA0021 over Lee Creek?
The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns LA0021 over Lee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.