LA0796 over Dukedall Creek
FairBienville Parish, Louisiana · 0.23 MI E of LA 508 · Structure no. 040700900506571
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 472
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0796 over Dukedall Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0796 over Dukedall Creek in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 472 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 519 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0796 over Dukedall Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0796 over Dukedall 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 LA0796 over Dukedall Creek carry?
About 472 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is LA0796 over Dukedall Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns LA0796 over Dukedall Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.