LA0871 over Goose Creek
GoodFranklin Parish, Louisiana · 2.2 MI West of LA 562 · Structure no. 582108211502181
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 141
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0871 over Goose Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0871 over Goose Creek in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 141 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0871 over Goose Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0871 over Goose Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does LA0871 over Goose Creek carry?
About 141 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is LA0871 over Goose Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns LA0871 over Goose Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.