US Bridges

US0084 over Baget Creek

Fair

De Soto Parish, Louisiana · 5.9 MI East of LA 763 · Structure no. 041600000017110

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,394
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0084 over Baget Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US0084 over Baget Creek in De Soto Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 4,394 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,833 by 2041. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS0084
CrossesBaget Creek
Location5.9 MI East of LA 763
RouteU.S. Route 84
Coordinates31.9806, -93.7978
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,394 (2021)
Projected traffic4,833 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$514,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0084 over Baget Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0084 over Baget 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 2024.

How much traffic does US0084 over Baget Creek carry?

About 4,394 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US0084 over Baget Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US0084 over Baget Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.