US Bridges

US0080 over Creek

Good

Bienville Parish, Louisiana · 4.33 MI East of LA 154 · Structure no. 040700010613431

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
49 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,140
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0080 over Creek is a steel culvert carrying US0080 over Creek in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 2,140 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,354 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS0080
CrossesCreek
Location4.33 MI East of LA 154
RouteU.S. Route 80
Coordinates32.55696, -92.984
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,140 (2021)
Projected traffic2,354 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0080 over Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0080 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US0080 over Creek carry?

About 2,140 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US0080 over Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns US0080 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.