US Bridges

LA0368 over Creek

Good

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 MI SE of LA 755 · Structure no. 030103870100361

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
394
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0368 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0368 over Creek in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 394 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 433 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesLA0368
CrossesCreek
Location0.3 MI SE of LA 755
RouteState Highway 368
Coordinates30.42292, -92.45326
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic394 (2019)
Projected traffic433 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 LA0368 over Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0368 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 LA0368 over Creek carry?

About 394 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0368 over Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns LA0368 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.