LA0117 over Liberty Creek
FairPosted for loadVernon Parish, Louisiana · 1.16 Mi. North of LA 8 · Structure no. 085801140101161
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,513
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0117 over Liberty Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0117 over Liberty Creek in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,513 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,664 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0117 over Liberty Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0117 over Liberty 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 LA0117 over Liberty Creek carry?
About 1,513 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is LA0117 over Liberty Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns LA0117 over Liberty Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.