US Bridges

LA0854 over Little Creek

Fair

Richland Parish, Louisiana · 4.8 MI E of LA 183 · Structure no. 054208420404851

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
529
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0854 over Little Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0854 over Little Creek in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 59 ft (18 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLA0854
CrossesLittle Creek
Location4.8 MI E of LA 183
RouteState Highway 854
Coordinates32.49413, -91.5616
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic529 (2021)
Projected traffic581 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0854 over Little Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0854 over Little 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 Little Creek carry?

About 529 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0854 over Little Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns LA0854 over Little Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.