US Bridges

LA0012 over Creek

Fair

Beauregard Parish, Louisiana · 3.2 Mi. E of LA 27 · Structure no. 070600120500521

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,041
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0012 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0012 over Creek in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,041 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,445 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0012
CrossesCreek
Location3.2 Mi. E of LA 27
RouteState Highway 12
CountyBeauregard Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.46382, -93.37652
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,041 (2021)
Projected traffic4,445 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 LA0012 over Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0012 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does LA0012 over Creek carry?

About 4,041 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is LA0012 over Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns LA0012 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.