LA0778 over Hemphill Creek
GoodLa Salle Parish, Louisiana · 0.45 M E of LA 127 · Structure no. 583008300502681
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 4 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 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 1,622 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,784 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0778 over Hemphill Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0778 over Hemphill 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 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 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns LA0778 over Hemphill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.