US Bridges

US0084 over Earl Creek

Good

La Salle Parish, Louisiana · .6 MI East of LA 8 · Structure no. 583000220510821

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
142 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,479
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0084 over Earl Creek is a concrete slab carrying US0084 over Earl Creek in La Salle Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,479 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,726 by 2041. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS0084
CrossesEarl Creek
Location.6 MI East of LA 8
RouteU.S. Route 84
Coordinates31.61815, -92.0328
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,479 (2021)
Projected traffic2,726 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0084 over Earl Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0084 over Earl Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does US0084 over Earl Creek carry?

About 2,479 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US0084 over Earl Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US0084 over Earl Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.