US Bridges

LA0016 over Lawrence Creek

Fair

Washington Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 M S of LA 1072 · Structure no. 625900580507831

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
400 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
2,087
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0016 over Lawrence Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0016 over Lawrence Creek in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesLA0016
CrossesLawrence Creek
Location1.0 M S of LA 1072
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates30.80691, -90.1428
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 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 closed13 mi (21 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 Lawrence Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0016 over Lawrence 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 Lawrence Creek carry?

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

How long is LA0016 over Lawrence Creek?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns LA0016 over Lawrence Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.