US Bridges

LA0091 over Creek

Fair

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 MI S of I-10 · Structure no. 030108010903341

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,617
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0091 over Creek is a steel culvert carrying LA0091 over Creek in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,617 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,778 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0091
CrossesCreek
Location0.4 MI S of I-10
RouteState Highway 91
CountyAcadia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.22726, -92.4641
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,617 (2021)
Projected traffic1,778 by 2041
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 LA0091 over Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0091 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does LA0091 over Creek carry?

About 1,617 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0091 over Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns LA0091 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.