US Bridges

LA0016 over Warner Creek

Fair

Washington Parish, Louisiana · 2.8 M NW of LA 437 · Structure no. 625900580504041

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,087
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0016 over Warner Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0016 over Warner Creek in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2,087 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,295 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0016
CrossesWarner Creek
Location2.8 M NW of LA 437
RouteState Highway 16
CountyWashington Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.75815, -90.1228
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,087 (2021)
Projected traffic2,295 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 LA0016 over Warner Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0016 over Warner 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 LA0016 over Warner Creek carry?

About 2,087 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0016 over Warner Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns LA0016 over Warner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.