US Bridges

LA0009 over Peavine Creek

Fair

Bienville Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 MI North of LA 507 · Structure no. 040700890400801

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
89 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,163
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0009 over Peavine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0009 over Peavine Creek in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 1,163 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,279 by 2041. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesLA0009
CrossesPeavine Creek
Location0.8 MI North of LA 507
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates32.3683, -92.9803
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,163 (2021)
Projected traffic1,279 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 LA0009 over Peavine Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0009 over Peavine 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does LA0009 over Peavine Creek carry?

About 1,163 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0009 over Peavine Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns LA0009 over Peavine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.