US Bridges

LA 372 over Creek

Good

Allen Parish, Louisiana · 6.7 MI S of LA 10 · Structure no. 070200000070048

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA 372 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA 372 over Creek in Allen Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLA 372
CrossesCreek
Location6.7 MI S of LA 10
RouteState Highway 372
Coordinates30.72288, -92.61977
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic660 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 LA 372 over Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA 372 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does LA 372 over Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA 372 over Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns LA 372 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.