US Bridges

LA0095 over Creek

Fair

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 MI E of LA 1100 · Structure no. 030103900301911

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,166
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0095 over Creek is a steel culvert carrying LA0095 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 5,166 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,682 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0095
CrossesCreek
Location0.4 MI E of LA 1100
RouteState Highway 95
CountyAcadia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.32771, -92.1924
Functional classRural Major 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,166 (2021)
Projected traffic5,682 by 2041
Trucks13%
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$178,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0095 over Creek built?

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

What condition is LA0095 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 LA0095 over Creek carry?

About 5,166 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0095 over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns LA0095 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.