LA0028 over Hemphill Creek
FairRapides Parish, Louisiana · 8.82 Mi. East of LA 465 · Structure no. 084004170204601
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 226 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,065
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0028 over Hemphill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0028 over Hemphill Creek in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 7,065 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,771 by 2041. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0028 over Hemphill Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0028 over Hemphill 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does LA0028 over Hemphill Creek carry?
About 7,065 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is LA0028 over Hemphill Creek?
The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns LA0028 over Hemphill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.