LA0028 over Waters Creek
FairRapides Parish, Louisiana · 2.19 Mi. East of LA 1207 · Structure no. 084000740208901
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,615
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0028 over Waters Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0028 over Waters Creek in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 5,615 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,176 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0028 over Waters Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0028 over Waters 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does LA0028 over Waters Creek carry?
About 5,615 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is LA0028 over Waters Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns LA0028 over Waters Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.