LA0499 over Creek
PoorWinn Parish, Louisiana · 8.5 MI North of LA 126 · Structure no. 086401260208491
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 38 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 114
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0499 over Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0499 over Creek in Winn Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 3 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.
It carries about 114 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 LA0499 over Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0499 over 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does LA0499 over Creek carry?
About 114 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0499 over Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns LA0499 over Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.