US Bridges

LA0113 over Creek

PoorPosted for load

Beauregard Parish, Louisiana · 0.60 Mi. N of LA 112 · Structure no. 070601390405401

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
709
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0113 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0113 over Creek in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 709 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 779 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesLA0113
CrossesCreek
Location0.60 Mi. N of LA 112
RouteState Highway 113
Coordinates30.8472, -93.01111
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic709 (2021)
Projected traffic779 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 LA0113 over Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0113 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does LA0113 over Creek carry?

About 709 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is LA0113 over Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns LA0113 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.