US Bridges

US0090 over Creek

Good

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 2.5 MI East of LA 35 · Structure no. 030100031010411

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,359
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 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 5,359 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,894 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS0090
CrossesCreek
Location2.5 MI East of LA 35
RouteU.S. Route 90
Coordinates30.23506, -92.22637
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 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 width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,359 (2021)
Projected traffic5,894 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0090 over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US0090 over Creek carry?

About 5,359 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 37 ft wide.

Who owns US0090 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.