US Bridges

LA0027 over Creek

Fair

Beauregard Parish, Louisiana · 11.57 Mi. N of Int LA12 · Structure no. 070600310808761

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,695
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0027 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0027 over Creek in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6 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 4,695 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,164 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesLA0027
CrossesCreek
Location11.57 Mi. N of Int LA12
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates30.61548, -93.4257
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,695 (2021)
Projected traffic5,164 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 LA0027 over Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0027 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does LA0027 over Creek carry?

About 4,695 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is LA0027 over Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns LA0027 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.