LA0544 over Wafer Creek
FairPosted for loadLincoln Parish, Louisiana · 1.6 MI East of LA 3074 · Structure no. 053102960303531
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 59 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,636
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0544 over Wafer Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0544 over Wafer Creek in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 6 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 11,636 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,799 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0544 over Wafer Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0544 over Wafer 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does LA0544 over Wafer Creek carry?
About 11,636 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0544 over Wafer Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns LA0544 over Wafer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.