US Bridges

US0084 over Hemp Creek

FairPosted for load

La Salle Parish, Louisiana · .5 MI East of LA 127 · Structure no. 583000220503311

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,122
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0084 over Hemp Creek is a concrete slab carrying US0084 over Hemp Creek in La Salle Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,122 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,634 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0084
CrossesHemp Creek
Location.5 MI East of LA 127
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyLa Salle Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.68238, -92.1265
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,122 (2021)
Projected traffic5,634 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$498,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0084 over Hemp Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0084 over Hemp 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 2024.

How much traffic does US0084 over Hemp Creek carry?

About 5,122 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US0084 over Hemp Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US0084 over Hemp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.