US Bridges

North Ninth ST over Creek

Good

Allen Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI N of LA 26 · Structure no. 070230374924561

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
119
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Ninth ST over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying North Ninth ST over Creek in Allen Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 119 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth Ninth ST
CrossesCreek
Location0.2 MI N of LA 26
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.62299, -92.76005
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2020)
Projected traffic130 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 North Ninth ST over Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Ninth ST 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does North Ninth ST over Creek carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is North Ninth ST over Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns North Ninth ST over Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.