US Bridges

Lawrence Cr. RD over Creek

Good

Washington Parish, Louisiana · 1.4 MI E of HWY 430 · Structure no. 625930566900461

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawrence Cr. RD over Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lawrence Cr. RD over Creek in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 410 vehicles a day, projected to reach 451 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLawrence Cr. RD
CrossesCreek
Location1.4 MI E of HWY 430
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.94312, -90.07476
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2022)
Projected traffic451 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Lawrence Cr. RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lawrence Cr. RD over 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Lawrence Cr. RD over Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lawrence Cr. RD over Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lawrence Cr. RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.