US Bridges

LA0097 over Creek

Good

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 MI South of LA 3068 · Structure no. 030102010307741

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,175
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0097 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0097 over Creek in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 1,175 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,292 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLA0097
CrossesCreek
Location0.1 MI South of LA 3068
RouteState Highway 97
Coordinates30.43856, -92.56418
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,175 (2021)
Projected traffic1,292 by 2041
Trucks13%
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 LA0097 over Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0097 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does LA0097 over Creek carry?

About 1,175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0097 over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns LA0097 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.