LA0789 over Foster Creek
PoorCaddo Parish, Louisiana · 4.4 MI South of LA 169 · Structure no. 040908090701751
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,504
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0789 over Foster Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0789 over Foster Creek in Caddo 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 3 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 1,504 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,654 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0789 over Foster Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0789 over Foster 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does LA0789 over Foster Creek carry?
About 1,504 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0789 over Foster Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns LA0789 over Foster Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.