LA0472 over Dry Creek Relief
FairWinn Parish, Louisiana · 6.74 MI North of LA 1230 · Structure no. 086403650306741
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 332
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0472 over Dry Creek Relief is a concrete slab carrying LA0472 over Dry Creek Relief in Winn Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 332 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 365 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0472 over Dry Creek Relief built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0472 over Dry Creek Relief 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does LA0472 over Dry Creek Relief carry?
About 332 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0472 over Dry Creek Relief?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns LA0472 over Dry Creek Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.