US Bridges

LA0487 over Haskins Creek

Good

Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 2.2 Mi. N of LA120 · Structure no. 083501130302431

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
968
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0487 over Haskins Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0487 over Haskins Creek in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 968 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,064 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLA0487
CrossesHaskins Creek
Location2.2 Mi. N of LA120
RouteState Highway 487
Coordinates31.7727, -93.39
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic968 (2021)
Projected traffic1,064 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 LA0487 over Haskins Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0487 over Haskins 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 2024.

How much traffic does LA0487 over Haskins Creek carry?

About 968 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0487 over Haskins Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0487 over Haskins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.