US Bridges

LA0772 over Hairs Creek

FairPosted for load

La Salle Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 MI East of US 84 · Structure no. 583000390101071

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
77 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
116
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0772 over Hairs Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0772 over Hairs Creek in La Salle Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 116 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 127 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLA0772
CrossesHairs Creek
Location1.0 MI East of US 84
RouteState Highway 772
Coordinates31.67938, -92.1009
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116 (2021)
Projected traffic127 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 LA0772 over Hairs Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0772 over Hairs 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does LA0772 over Hairs Creek carry?

About 116 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is LA0772 over Hairs Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0772 over Hairs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.