US Bridges

LA0175 over Frierson Branch

Fair

De Soto Parish, Louisiana · 2.09 MI N of I-49 · Structure no. 041600000040386

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,142
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0175 over Frierson Branch is a concrete slab carrying LA0175 over Frierson Branch in De Soto Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,142 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,256 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0175
CrossesFrierson Branch
Location2.09 MI N of I-49
RouteState Highway 175
CountyDe Soto Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.24083, -93.6975
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,142 (2021)
Projected traffic1,256 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0175 over Frierson Branch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0175 over Frierson Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does LA0175 over Frierson Branch carry?

About 1,142 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0175 over Frierson Branch?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns LA0175 over Frierson Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.