LA0504 over Rio-Hondo-Creek
FairNatchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 3.46 Mi. N of Int LA6 · Structure no. 083508350503461
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,737
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0504 over Rio-Hondo-Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0504 over Rio-Hondo-Creek in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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.
It carries about 1,737 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,910 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 LA0504 over Rio-Hondo-Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0504 over Rio-Hondo-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 February 2024.
How much traffic does LA0504 over Rio-Hondo-Creek carry?
About 1,737 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is LA0504 over Rio-Hondo-Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns LA0504 over Rio-Hondo-Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.