LA0854 over Big Creek
FairRichland Parish, Louisiana · 2.7 MI East of LA 183 · Structure no. 054208420402711
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 529
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0854 over Big Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0854 over Big Creek in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 529 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 581 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 LA0854 over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0854 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does LA0854 over Big Creek carry?
About 529 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0854 over Big Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns LA0854 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.