LA0026 over Creek
PoorPosted for loadAllen Parish, Louisiana · 4.2 MI E of LA 377 · Structure no. 070200280506001
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,931
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0026 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0026 over Creek in Allen Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,931 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,124 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0026 over Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0026 over Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does LA0026 over Creek carry?
About 1,931 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is LA0026 over Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns LA0026 over Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.