US Bridges

LA0430 over Creek

Good

Washington Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 Mi. N of JCT LA 1069 · Structure no. 625908590900841

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
98 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,643
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0430 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0430 over Creek in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 4,643 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,107 by 2041. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesLA0430
CrossesCreek
Location0.8 Mi. N of JCT LA 1069
RouteState Highway 430
Coordinates30.8575, -90.1587
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,643 (2021)
Projected traffic5,107 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$487,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0430 over Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0430 over Creek 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 LA0430 over Creek carry?

About 4,643 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0430 over Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA0430 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.