LA0009 over Choctaw Creek
PoorNatchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 2.26 Mi. North of LA 479 · Structure no. 083500890208771
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 115 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 282
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0009 over Choctaw Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0009 over Choctaw Creek in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 282 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2041. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 LA0009 over Choctaw Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0009 over Choctaw Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does LA0009 over Choctaw Creek carry?
About 282 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0009 over Choctaw Creek?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns LA0009 over Choctaw Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.