US Bridges

LA0009 over Readhimer Creek

Poor

Bienville Parish, Louisiana · 2.43 M. N of 155 · Structure no. 040700890306551

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,172
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0009 over Readhimer Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0009 over Readhimer Creek in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 4 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.

It carries about 1,172 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,289 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLA0009
CrossesReadhimer Creek
Location2.43 M. N of 155
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates32.21426, -93.017
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,172 (2021)
Projected traffic1,289 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 LA0009 over Readhimer Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0009 over Readhimer 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does LA0009 over Readhimer Creek carry?

About 1,172 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0009 over Readhimer Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA0009 over Readhimer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.