US Bridges

LA0562 over Deer Creek

Fair

Franklin Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 MI East of LA 15 · Structure no. 582101860101541

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0562 over Deer Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0562 over Deer Creek in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 99 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0562
CrossesDeer Creek
Location1.5 MI East of LA 15
RouteState Highway 562
CountyFranklin Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.99866, -91.6336
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 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 width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2021)
Projected traffic99 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 LA0562 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0562 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 2023.

How much traffic does LA0562 over Deer Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is LA0562 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 32 ft wide.

Who owns LA0562 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.