US Bridges

LA0013 over Creek

Fair

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · .3 MI North of LA 3123 · Structure no. 030100570317921

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,146
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 1966, so it is 59 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 6,146 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,760 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLA0013
CrossesCreek
Location.3 MI North of LA 3123
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates30.46187, -92.41155
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,146 (2021)
Projected traffic6,760 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0013 over Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does LA0013 over Creek carry?

About 6,146 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is LA0013 over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns LA0013 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.