LA0027 over Palmetto Creek
GoodBeauregard Parish, Louisiana · 1.6 MI S of US 171 · Structure no. 070600000070601
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,405
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0027 over Palmetto Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0027 over Palmetto Creek in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 4,405 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,845 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 LA0027 over Palmetto Creek built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0027 over Palmetto 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does LA0027 over Palmetto Creek carry?
About 4,405 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA0027 over Palmetto Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns LA0027 over Palmetto Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.