US Bridges

LA0471 over Bulger Creek

Good

Winn Parish, Louisiana · 5.97 Mi. North of LA 122 · Structure no. 086401230304771

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
673
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0471 over Bulger Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0471 over Bulger Creek in Winn Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 673 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesLA0471
CrossesBulger Creek
Location5.97 Mi. North of LA 122
RouteState Highway 471
Coordinates31.7784, -92.7588
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic673 (2021)
Projected traffic740 by 2041
Trucks14%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0471 over Bulger Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0471 over Bulger 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 LA0471 over Bulger Creek carry?

About 673 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0471 over Bulger Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns LA0471 over Bulger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.