US Bridges

LA0863 over Deer Creek

Good

Franklin Parish, Louisiana · 0.90 M E of LA 4 · Structure no. 582100000580169

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
449
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0863 over Deer Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0863 over Deer Creek in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 449 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 493 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLA0863
CrossesDeer Creek
Location0.90 M E of LA 4
RouteState Highway 863
Coordinates32.15322, -91.6285
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic449 (2021)
Projected traffic493 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0863 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0863 over Deer Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does LA0863 over Deer Creek carry?

About 449 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is LA0863 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns LA0863 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.