US Bridges

LA0013 over Creek

Poor

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · .01 MI South of LA 365 · Structure no. 030100570309911

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,915
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 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,915 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,506 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLA0013
CrossesCreek
Location.01 MI South of LA 365
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates30.34827, -92.39759
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,915 (2021)
Projected traffic6,506 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 LA0013 over Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0013 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does LA0013 over Creek carry?

About 5,915 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0013 over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns LA0013 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.