US Bridges

LA0098 over Creek

Good

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 MI W of LA 91 · Structure no. 030102100104661

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,922
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0098 over Creek is a steel culvert carrying LA0098 over Creek in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,922 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,114 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLA0098
CrossesCreek
Location0.4 MI W of LA 91
RouteState Highway 98
Coordinates30.33415, -92.5054
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,922 (2019)
Projected traffic2,114 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 LA0098 over Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0098 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does LA0098 over Creek carry?

About 1,922 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0098 over Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns LA0098 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.