LA0552 over Pipe Creek
FairUnion Parish, Louisiana · 11.4 MI East of LA 15 · Structure no. 055608560211401
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 743
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0552 over Pipe Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0552 over Pipe Creek in Union Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 743 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 817 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0552 over Pipe Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0552 over Pipe 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does LA0552 over Pipe Creek carry?
About 743 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0552 over Pipe Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns LA0552 over Pipe Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.