US Bridges

US0090 over Creek

Fair

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 Mi. East of LA 91 · Structure no. 030100030905991

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,899
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US0090 over Creek in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 2,899 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,188 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0090
CrossesCreek
Location0.5 Mi. East of LA 91
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyAcadia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.18053, -92.49474
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,899 (2021)
Projected traffic3,188 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0090 over Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0090 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US0090 over Creek carry?

About 2,899 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US0090 over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US0090 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.