LA0450 over Catca Creek
FairWashington Parish, Louisiana · 5.5 Miles No of LA 25 · Structure no. 625908590302391
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 190 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,822
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0450 over Catca Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0450 over Catca Creek in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 5 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 1,822 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,004 by 2041. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0450 over Catca Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0450 over Catca 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does LA0450 over Catca Creek carry?
About 1,822 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is LA0450 over Catca Creek?
The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns LA0450 over Catca Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.