LA0783 over Dry Creek
PoorRed River Parish, Louisiana · 8.22 MI North of LA 783 · Structure no. 044103030108221
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 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 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 345 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 LA0783 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0783 over Dry Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 39 ft (11.9 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.