US Bridges

LA0021 over Pushapatapa CR

Good

Washington Parish, Louisiana · LA0021 · Structure no. 625900300407251

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
720 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
5,485
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0021 over Pushapatapa CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0021 over Pushapatapa CR 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 5,485 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,033 by 2041. The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesLA0021
CrossesPushapatapa CR
LocationLA0021
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates30.88714, -89.8364
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating93 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length720 ft (219.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,485 (2021)
Projected traffic6,033 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
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 Pushapatapa CR built?

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

What condition is LA0021 over Pushapatapa CR 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 Pushapatapa CR carry?

About 5,485 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is LA0021 over Pushapatapa CR?

The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns LA0021 over Pushapatapa CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.