LA0002 over Colewa Creek
PoorPosted for loadWest Carroll Parish, Louisiana · 4.0 MI East of LA 585 · Structure no. 056200370206121
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 242 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,725
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0002 over Colewa Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0002 over Colewa Creek in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 72 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,725 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,997 by 2041. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 over Colewa Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is LA0002 over Colewa 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does LA0002 over Colewa Creek carry?
About 2,725 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is LA0002 over Colewa Creek?
The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns LA0002 over Colewa Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.