LA0098 over Creek
PoorAcadia Parish, Louisiana · 1.6 MI East of LA 367 · Structure no. 030102100405341
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,881
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0098 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0098 over Creek in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 4 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 3,881 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,269 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0098 over Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0098 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does LA0098 over Creek carry?
About 3,881 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is LA0098 over Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns LA0098 over Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.