US Bridges

East Bradford ST over Hemphill Creek

Fair

La Salle Parish, Louisiana · Log MI 0.23 from 7 to 8 · Structure no. 583031406920761

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1973 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Bradford ST over Hemphill Creek is a concrete slab carrying East Bradford ST over Hemphill Creek in La Salle Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 275 by 1993. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Bradford ST
CrossesHemphill Creek
LocationLog MI 0.23 from 7 to 8
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLa Salle Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.67667, -92.1267
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1973)
Projected traffic275 by 1993
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 East Bradford ST over Hemphill Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Bradford ST 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 2024.

How much traffic does East Bradford ST over Hemphill Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is East Bradford ST over Hemphill Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns East Bradford ST over Hemphill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.