US Bridges

LA0028 over West Fork Creek

Good

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · 3 MI West of JCT LA 121 · Structure no. 085804170105512

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,952
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0028 over West Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0028 over West Fork Creek in Vernon 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 6,952 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,647 by 2041. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA0028
CrossesWest Fork Creek
Location3 MI West of JCT LA 121
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates31.17588, -93.10376
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,952 (2021)
Projected traffic7,647 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0028 over West Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is LA0028 over West Fork 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does LA0028 over West Fork Creek carry?

About 6,952 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0028 over West Fork Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0028 over West Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.