LA0783 over Dry Creek
FairRed River Parish, Louisiana · 7.59 MI North of LA 783 · Structure no. 044103030107591
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 345
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0783 over Dry Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0783 over Dry Creek in Red River Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 345 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 LA0783 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0783 over Dry 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does LA0783 over Dry Creek carry?
About 345 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is LA0783 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns LA0783 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.