US Bridges

LA0002 over Creek

Fair

Bossier Parish, Louisiana · 4.88 MI East of US71 · Structure no. 040800830301581

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,059
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0002 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0002 over Creek in Bossier 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 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 2,059 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,264 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesLA0002
CrossesCreek
Location4.88 MI East of US71
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates32.89009, -93.7966
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,059 (2021)
Projected traffic2,264 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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 LA0002 over Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0002 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does LA0002 over Creek carry?

About 2,059 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0002 over Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns LA0002 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.