LA0562 over Deer Creek Cut-Off
FairFranklin Parish, Louisiana · 2.8 MI East of LA 15 · Structure no. 582101860102851
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0562 over Deer Creek Cut-Off is a concrete slab carrying LA0562 over Deer Creek Cut-Off 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 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 264 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0562 over Deer Creek Cut-Off built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0562 over Deer Creek Cut-Off 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 Cut-Off carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is LA0562 over Deer Creek Cut-Off?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns LA0562 over Deer Creek Cut-Off?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.