US Bridges

LA0012 over Creek

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Beauregard Parish, Louisiana · 5.5 MI E of LA 27 · Structure no. 070600120502831

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,360
2022 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 1993, so it is 32 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 3,360 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,696 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0012
CrossesCreek
Location5.5 MI E of LA 27
RouteState Highway 12
CountyBeauregard Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.47741, -93.34156
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,360 (2022)
Projected traffic3,696 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$205,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0012 over Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0012 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 2023.

How much traffic does LA0012 over Creek carry?

About 3,360 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is LA0012 over Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns LA0012 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.