LA0521 over Sand Creek
FairClaiborne Parish, Louisiana · 1.42 Mi. North of LA 2 · Structure no. 041400000040318
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 409
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0521 over Sand Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0521 over Sand Creek in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 409 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 449 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0521 over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0521 over Sand 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does LA0521 over Sand Creek carry?
About 409 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is LA0521 over Sand Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns LA0521 over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.