LA0778 over Hemphill Creek
FairLa Salle Parish, Louisiana · 1.7 MI North of US 84 · Structure no. 583008300501761
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,622
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0778 over Hemphill Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0778 over Hemphill Creek in La Salle Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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.
It carries about 1,622 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,784 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0778 over Hemphill Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0778 over Hemphill 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does LA0778 over Hemphill Creek carry?
About 1,622 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is LA0778 over Hemphill Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns LA0778 over Hemphill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.