LA0548 over Flat Creek
FairJackson Parish, Louisiana · 2.58 MI East of LA 34 · Structure no. 052503230102581
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 97 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 280
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0548 over Flat Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying LA0548 over Flat Creek in Jackson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 6 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 308 by 2041. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 LA0548 over Flat Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0548 over Flat 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 LA0548 over Flat Creek carry?
About 280 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0548 over Flat Creek?
The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns LA0548 over Flat Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.