LA1072 over Warner Creek
PoorPosted for loadWashington Parish, Louisiana · 3.4 Miles SE of LA 16 · Structure no. 625908592103391
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 96 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,105
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA1072 over Warner Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA1072 over Warner 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 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 1,105 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,215 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA1072 over Warner Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA1072 over Warner 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 LA1072 over Warner Creek carry?
About 1,105 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is LA1072 over Warner Creek?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns LA1072 over Warner Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.