US Bridges

LA0004 over Pine Creek

Fair

Franklin Parish, Louisiana · .2 MI North of LA 128 · Structure no. 582100360207941

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,151
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0004 over Pine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0004 over Pine Creek in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 2,151 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,366 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0004
CrossesPine Creek
Location.2 MI North of LA 128
RouteState Highway 4
CountyFranklin Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.0479, -91.8014
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,151 (2021)
Projected traffic2,366 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 LA0004 over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0004 over Pine 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does LA0004 over Pine Creek carry?

About 2,151 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is LA0004 over Pine Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns LA0004 over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.