LA0879 over Creek
FairWest Carroll Parish, Louisiana · 4.1 MI East of LA 585 · Structure no. 056208620104101
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 818
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0879 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0879 over Creek in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 818 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 899 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0879 over Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0879 over 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does LA0879 over Creek carry?
About 818 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0879 over Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns LA0879 over Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.