US Bridges

LA4361 over Pushepatapa Creek

Good

Washington Parish, Louisiana · LA 436-1 Log MI 16.63 · Structure no. 625908592800401

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
602 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
1,145
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA4361 over Pushepatapa Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA4361 over Pushepatapa Creek in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,145 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,259 by 2041. The structure is 602 ft (183.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesLA4361
CrossesPushepatapa Creek
LocationLA 436-1 Log MI 16.63
RouteState Highway 4361
Coordinates30.88021, -89.831
Functional classRural Minor 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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length602 ft (183.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,145 (2021)
Projected traffic1,259 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 LA4361 over Pushepatapa Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA4361 over Pushepatapa 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 LA4361 over Pushepatapa Creek carry?

About 1,145 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA4361 over Pushepatapa Creek?

The structure is 602 ft (183.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns LA4361 over Pushepatapa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.