US Bridges

Eloi Ortego RD over Creek

Good

Allen Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 Mi. NW of US 190 · Structure no. 070230292924861

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eloi Ortego RD over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Eloi Ortego RD over Creek in Allen Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 264 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEloi Ortego RD
CrossesCreek
Location0.5 Mi. NW of US 190
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.4867, -92.8097
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2019)
Projected traffic264 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$138,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eloi Ortego RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eloi Ortego RD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Eloi Ortego RD over Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Eloi Ortego RD over Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Eloi Ortego RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.