US Bridges

LA0027 over Creek

Fair

Beauregard Parish, Louisiana · 3.3 MI N of LA 110 · Structure no. 070600310903391

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,333
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 1955, so it is 70 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 3,333 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,666 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0027
CrossesCreek
Location3.3 MI N of LA 110
RouteState Highway 27
CountyBeauregard Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.70233, -93.399
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,333 (2021)
Projected traffic3,666 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 1955, making it 70 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does LA0027 over Creek carry?

About 3,333 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is LA0027 over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns LA0027 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.