LA0531 over Parmers Creek
PoorPosted for loadWebster Parish, Louisiana · 2.2 MI North of LA 792 · Structure no. 046001110103491
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 134 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 236
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0531 over Parmers Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0531 over Parmers Creek in Webster Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 236 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 259 by 2041. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0531 over Parmers Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0531 over Parmers 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does LA0531 over Parmers Creek carry?
About 236 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0531 over Parmers Creek?
The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns LA0531 over Parmers Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.