US Bridges

LA0585 over Creek

Fair

West Carroll Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 MI West of LA 577 · Structure no. 056201850302481

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
422
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0585 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0585 over Creek in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 422 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 464 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0585
CrossesCreek
Location1.2 MI West of LA 577
RouteState Highway 585
CountyWest Carroll Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.68181, -91.5928
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic422 (2021)
Projected traffic464 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 LA0585 over Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0585 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does LA0585 over Creek carry?

About 422 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0585 over Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns LA0585 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.