US Bridges

Litroe Loop over Pierre Creek

Good

Union Parish, Louisiana · 0.9 MI E of LA 826 · Structure no. 055632594921081

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
62
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Litroe Loop over Pierre Creek is a concrete slab carrying Litroe Loop over Pierre Creek in Union Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2039. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLitroe Loop
CrossesPierre Creek
Location0.9 MI E of LA 826
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.99039, -92.18345
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2019)
Projected traffic68 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Litroe Loop over Pierre Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Litroe Loop over Pierre Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Litroe Loop over Pierre Creek carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Litroe Loop over Pierre Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Litroe Loop over Pierre Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.