LA0474 over Dry Creek
FairSabine Parish, Louisiana · 6.70 MI East of LA 191 · Structure no. 084301200101091
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,105
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0474 over Dry Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0474 over Dry Creek in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 1,105 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,215 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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 | 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0474 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0474 over Dry 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does LA0474 over Dry Creek carry?
About 1,105 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0474 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns LA0474 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.