US Bridges

LA0013 over Creek

Fair

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 MI North of US 90 · Structure no. 030100570301181

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,810
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0013 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0013 over Creek in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 8,810 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,691 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLA0013
CrossesCreek
Location1.1 MI North of US 90
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates30.22552, -92.37976
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,810 (2021)
Projected traffic9,691 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$306,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0013 over Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0013 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 LA0013 over Creek carry?

About 8,810 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is LA0013 over Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns LA0013 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.