US Bridges

LA0370 over Creek

Good

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 0.65 MI East of LA 91 · Structure no. 030108012800651

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
568
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0370 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0370 over Creek in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 568 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 624 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLA0370
CrossesCreek
Location0.65 MI East of LA 91
RouteState Highway 370
Coordinates30.33403, -92.4836
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic568 (2021)
Projected traffic624 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 LA0370 over Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0370 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 LA0370 over Creek carry?

About 568 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0370 over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns LA0370 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.