LA0002-A over Indian Creek
PoorClosed to trafficWebster Parish, Louisiana · 2.0 MI East of LA 159 · Structure no. 046000830615741
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 655
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0002-A over Indian Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0002-A over Indian Creek in Webster Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 655 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2041. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0002-A over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0002-A over Indian 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does LA0002-A over Indian Creek carry?
About 655 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0002-A over Indian Creek?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns LA0002-A over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.