US Bridges

LA0021 over Coburn Creek

Good

Washington Parish, Louisiana · LA0021 · Structure no. 625900300400381

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
325 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
7,342
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0021 over Coburn Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0021 over Coburn Creek in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 7,342 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,076 by 2041. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 66 ft wide.

CarriesLA0021
CrossesCoburn Creek
LocationLA0021
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates30.79591, -89.8471
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,342 (2021)
Projected traffic8,076 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 LA0021 over Coburn Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0021 over Coburn 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does LA0021 over Coburn Creek carry?

About 7,342 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is LA0021 over Coburn Creek?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns LA0021 over Coburn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.