LA0550 over Village Creek
PoorUnion Parish, Louisiana · 4.1 MI North of LA 2 · Structure no. 055603110104161
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 260 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 464
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0550 over Village Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0550 over Village Creek in Union 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 464 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2041. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0550 over Village Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0550 over Village Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does LA0550 over Village Creek carry?
About 464 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0550 over Village Creek?
The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns LA0550 over Village Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.