US Bridges

LA0875 over Creek

Fair

Franklin Parish, Louisiana · .8 MI West of LA 15 · Structure no. 582108210908381

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
44
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0875 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0875 over Creek in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 44 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLA0875
CrossesCreek
Location.8 MI West of LA 15
RouteState Highway 875
Coordinates31.9998, -91.6672
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2021)
Projected traffic48 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 LA0875 over Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0875 over 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 LA0875 over Creek carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is LA0875 over Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA0875 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.