US Bridges

LA0027 over Dry Creek

Fair

Beauregard Parish, Louisiana · 6.17 Mi. North of LA 12 · Structure no. 070600310803331

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,695
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0027 over Dry Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0027 over Dry Creek in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 71 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 4,695 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,164 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0027
CrossesDry Creek
Location6.17 Mi. North of LA 12
RouteState Highway 27
CountyBeauregard Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.53806, -93.4365
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,695 (2021)
Projected traffic5,164 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 LA0027 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is LA0027 over Dry 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does LA0027 over Dry Creek carry?

About 4,695 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is LA0027 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns LA0027 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.