LA0459 over Hairs Creek
FairLa Salle Parish, Louisiana · 1.60 M N of US 84 · Structure no. 583003660101621
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,160
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0459 over Hairs Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0459 over Hairs Creek in La Salle Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 1,160 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,276 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0459 over Hairs Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0459 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does LA0459 over Hairs Creek carry?
About 1,160 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is LA0459 over Hairs Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns LA0459 over Hairs Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.