LA0550 over Lion Creek
PoorPosted for loadUnion Parish, Louisiana · 8.9 MI North of LA 15 · Structure no. 055603110208921
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 59 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 464
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0550 over Lion Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0550 over Lion Creek in Union Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 464 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Lion Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0550 over Lion 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 Lion Creek carry?
About 464 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0550 over Lion Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns LA0550 over Lion Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.