US Bridges

LA0028 over Hemphill Creek

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 4.0 Mi. West of LA 121 · Structure no. 084000000080583

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,811
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0028 over Hemphill Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0028 over Hemphill Creek in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8,811 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,692 by 2041. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLA0028
CrossesHemphill Creek
Location4.0 Mi. West of LA 121
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates31.26084, -92.75504
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,811 (2021)
Projected traffic9,692 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0028 over Hemphill Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0028 over Hemphill 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does LA0028 over Hemphill Creek carry?

About 8,811 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0028 over Hemphill Creek?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns LA0028 over Hemphill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.