LA0556 over Dry Creek
PoorPosted for loadJackson Parish, Louisiana · 3.81 MI West of LA 144 · Structure no. 052503180203801
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 135 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 376
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0556 over Dry Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0556 over Dry Creek in Jackson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 4 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 376 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 413 by 2041. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 LA0556 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0556 over Dry 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does LA0556 over Dry Creek carry?
About 376 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0556 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns LA0556 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.