US Bridges

LA0009 over Leatherman Creek

Poor

Claiborne Parish, Louisiana · 6.5 MI North of LA 2 · Structure no. 041400430605391

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
141 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,248
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0009 over Leatherman Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0009 over Leatherman Creek in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,248 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,472 by 2041. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0009
CrossesLeatherman Creek
Location6.5 MI North of LA 2
RouteState Highway 9
CountyClaiborne Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.64131, -93.0153
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,248 (2021)
Projected traffic2,472 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Leatherman Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0009 over Leatherman 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does LA0009 over Leatherman Creek carry?

About 2,248 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0009 over Leatherman Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns LA0009 over Leatherman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.