LA0472 over Indian Creek
PoorPosted for loadGrant Parish, Louisiana · 5.02 MI East of US 167 · Structure no. 082203650105021
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 126 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 88
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0472 over Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0472 over Indian Creek in Grant Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 88 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2041. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 LA0472 over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0472 over Indian Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does LA0472 over Indian Creek carry?
About 88 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0472 over Indian Creek?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns LA0472 over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.