US Bridges

Austin ST over Coburn Creek

Good

Washington Parish, Louisiana · .1 Mi. N of LA 10 · Structure no. 625930476895151

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
920
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Austin ST over Coburn Creek is a concrete slab carrying Austin ST over Coburn Creek in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 920 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,012 by 2040. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAustin ST
CrossesCoburn Creek
Location.1 Mi. N of LA 10
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.79353, -89.85961
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic920 (2020)
Projected traffic1,012 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Austin ST over Coburn Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Austin ST over Coburn 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Austin ST over Coburn Creek carry?

About 920 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Austin ST over Coburn Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Austin ST over Coburn Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.