US Bridges

LA0572 over Deer Creek

Fair

Franklin Parish, Louisiana · .17 MI East of LA 4 · Structure no. 582108212300171

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
265
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0572 over Deer Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0572 over Deer 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 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 265 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 291 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLA0572
CrossesDeer Creek
Location.17 MI East of LA 4
RouteState Highway 572
Coordinates32.05011, -91.6563
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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 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 traffic265 (2021)
Projected traffic291 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 LA0572 over Deer Creek built?

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

What condition is LA0572 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does LA0572 over Deer Creek carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is LA0572 over Deer Creek?

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 LA0572 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.