US0079 over Drainage Creek
FairClaiborne Parish, Louisiana · 7.4 South of LA 9 · Structure no. 041400270501611
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,942
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0079 over Drainage Creek is a concrete slab carrying US0079 over Drainage Creek in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 9,942 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,936 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US0079 over Drainage Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0079 over Drainage 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US0079 over Drainage Creek carry?
About 9,942 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is US0079 over Drainage Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US0079 over Drainage Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.