US Bridges

US0080 over Leatherman Creek

Fair

Bienville Parish, Louisiana · 4.0 MI South of I-20 · Structure no. 040700010605801

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
500 ft
25 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0080 over Leatherman Creek is a concrete slab carrying US0080 over Leatherman Creek in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 6 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 858 by 2041. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0080
CrossesLeatherman Creek
Location4.0 MI South of I-20
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyBienville Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.54593, -93.108
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans25
Design loadHS 20
Structure length500 ft (152.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2021)
Projected traffic858 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US0080 over Leatherman Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0080 over Leatherman 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US0080 over Leatherman Creek carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US0080 over Leatherman Creek?

The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US0080 over Leatherman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.