US Bridges

Ernest Road over Deer Creek

Good

Franklin Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 MI W of LA 4 · Structure no. 582100000580198

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ernest Road over Deer Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ernest Road over Deer Creek in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 137 by 2035. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesErnest Road
CrossesDeer Creek
Location1.5 MI W of LA 4
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.10852, -91.62927
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2015)
Projected traffic137 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ernest Road over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ernest Road 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ernest Road over Deer Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Ernest Road over Deer Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ernest Road over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.