US Bridges

LA0175 over North Fork Creek

Fair

Sabine Parish, Louisiana · 7.87 M N of N Jct. LA 120 · Structure no. 084300350207871

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
127 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0175 over North Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying LA0175 over North Fork Creek in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,090 by 2041. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0175
CrossesNorth Fork Creek
Location7.87 M N of N Jct. LA 120
RouteState Highway 175
CountySabine Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.82658, -93.5187
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2021)
Projected traffic2,090 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0175 over North Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0175 over North Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does LA0175 over North Fork Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0175 over North Fork Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0175 over North Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.