US Bridges

LA1055 over Silver Creek Relief

FairPosted for load

Washington Parish, Louisiana · 1.4 M E of LA 38 · Structure no. 625908592501531

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
96 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
94
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA1055 over Silver Creek Relief is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA1055 over Silver Creek Relief in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 94 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 103 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLA1055
CrossesSilver Creek Relief
Location1.4 M E of LA 38
RouteState Highway 1055
Coordinates30.95769, -90.2697
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2021)
Projected traffic103 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$478,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA1055 over Silver Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA1055 over Silver Creek Relief 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does LA1055 over Silver Creek Relief carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA1055 over Silver Creek Relief?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns LA1055 over Silver Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.