LA0501 over Medenhause Creek
PoorPosted for loadWinn Parish, Louisiana · 1.62 MI South of LA 156 · Structure no. 086408640701621
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 58 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,026
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0501 over Medenhause Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0501 over Medenhause Creek in Winn Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,026 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,128 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0501 over Medenhause Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0501 over Medenhause 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 LA0501 over Medenhause Creek carry?
About 1,026 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0501 over Medenhause Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns LA0501 over Medenhause Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.