LA1072 over Lawrence Creek

Fair

Washington Parish, Louisiana · LA1072 · Structure no. 625908592101271

Built: 1975; 50 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected July 2024
Type: Slab; Concrete
Length: 228 ft; 12 main spans
Daily traffic: 1,105; 2021 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA1072 over Lawrence Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA1072 over Lawrence Creek in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 1,105 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,215 by 2041. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLA1072

CrossesLawrence Creek

LocationLA1072

RouteState Highway 1072

CountyWashington Parish

StateLouisiana

Coordinates30.82124, -90.1258

Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionJuly 2024

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions

Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is

Operating rating59 US tons

Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab

MaterialConcrete

DeckConcrete, precast panels

Main spans12

Design loadHS 20

Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)

Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)

Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)

Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,105 (2021)

Projected traffic1,215 by 2041

Trucks13%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 LA1072 over Lawrence Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA1072 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does LA1072 over Lawrence Creek carry?

About 1,105 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA1072 over Lawrence Creek?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns LA1072 over Lawrence Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.