US Bridges

LA0098 over Creek

Fair

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 1 MI S of LA 1101 · Structure no. 030103890106311

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
65 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,050
2021 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 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 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 3,050 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,355 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0098
CrossesCreek
Location1 MI S of LA 1101
RouteState Highway 98
CountyAcadia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.30182, -92.2233
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,050 (2021)
Projected traffic3,355 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$346,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0098 over Creek built?

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

What condition is LA0098 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does LA0098 over Creek carry?

About 3,050 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0098 over Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns LA0098 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.