LA0556 over Pole Bridge Creek
FairJackson Parish, Louisiana · 2.21 MI West of LA 144 · Structure no. 052503180202211
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 376
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0556 over Pole Bridge Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0556 over Pole Bridge Creek in Jackson 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.
It carries about 376 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 413 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 LA0556 over Pole Bridge Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0556 over Pole Bridge 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does LA0556 over Pole Bridge Creek carry?
About 376 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0556 over Pole Bridge Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns LA0556 over Pole Bridge Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.