US Bridges

LA0113 over Dry Creek

Fair

Beauregard Parish, Louisiana · 1 MI S of LA 394 · Structure no. 070601390204121

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
180 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,806
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0113 over Dry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying LA0113 over Dry Creek in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 1,806 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,986 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0113
CrossesDry Creek
Location1 MI S of LA 394
RouteState Highway 113
CountyBeauregard Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.65708, -93.04601
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,806 (2021)
Projected traffic1,986 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$819,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0113 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0113 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does LA0113 over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,806 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is LA0113 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns LA0113 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.