LA0062 over Crains Creek
PoorPosted for loadWashington Parish, Louisiana · LA0062 · Structure no. 625902740206251
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 190 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,205
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0062 over Crains Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0062 over Crains Creek in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,205 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,325 by 2041. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 28 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0062 over Crains Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0062 over Crains Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does LA0062 over Crains Creek carry?
About 1,205 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is LA0062 over Crains Creek?
The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns LA0062 over Crains Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.