LA0015 over Big Creek
FairRichland Parish, Louisiana · Richland/Franklin Par LN · Structure no. 054200260800001
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 280 ft
- 14 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,661
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0015 over Big Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0015 over Big Creek in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 5 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 9,661 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,627 by 2041. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 43 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0015 over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0015 over Big 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 2023.
How much traffic does LA0015 over Big Creek carry?
About 9,661 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is LA0015 over Big Creek?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns LA0015 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.