US Bridges

LA1074 over Talleys Creek

PoorPosted for load

Washington Parish, Louisiana · 1.3 Miles NE of LA 16 · Structure no. 625908591901341

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
171 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,186
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA1074 over Talleys Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA1074 over Talleys Creek in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 4 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 1,186 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,304 by 2041. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLA1074
CrossesTalleys Creek
Location1.3 Miles NE of LA 16
RouteState Highway 1074
Coordinates30.67511, -89.9603
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating19.3 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,186 (2021)
Projected traffic1,304 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 LA1074 over Talleys Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA1074 over Talleys 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does LA1074 over Talleys Creek carry?

About 1,186 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA1074 over Talleys Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns LA1074 over Talleys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.