US Bridges

US0425 over Deer Creek

Good

Franklin Parish, Louisiana · 2.3 MI South of LA 562 · Structure no. 582100260600002

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
300 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0425 over Deer Creek is a concrete slab carrying US0425 over Deer Creek in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,950 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS0425
CrossesDeer Creek
Location2.3 MI South of LA 562
RouteU.S. Route 425
Coordinates31.94991, -91.6558
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2023)
Projected traffic4,950 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US0425 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0425 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US0425 over Deer Creek carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US0425 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US0425 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.