LA0865 over Ash Slough
FairPosted for loadFranklin Parish, Louisiana · 1.4 MI East of LA 4 · Structure no. 582103490200661
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 96 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,879
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0865 over Ash Slough is a concrete slab carrying LA0865 over Ash Slough in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,879 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,066 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0865 over Ash Slough built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0865 over Ash Slough 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does LA0865 over Ash Slough carry?
About 1,879 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is LA0865 over Ash Slough?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns LA0865 over Ash Slough?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.