LA0017 over Deer Creek
FairFranklin Parish, Louisiana · 5.88 MI North of LA 4 · Structure no. 582100510205881
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,194
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0017 over Deer Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0017 over Deer Creek in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 4,194 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,613 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0017 over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0017 over Deer 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 2024.
How much traffic does LA0017 over Deer Creek carry?
About 4,194 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is LA0017 over Deer Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns LA0017 over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.