US Bridges

LA0002 over Creek

Fair

Bossier Parish, Louisiana · .09 MI East of LA 3 · Structure no. 040800830400091

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,236
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 1960, so it is 65 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 4,236 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,659 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA0002
CrossesCreek
Location.09 MI East of LA 3
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates32.9065, -93.7036
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,236 (2021)
Projected traffic4,659 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$219,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0002 over Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 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 4,236 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0002 over Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns LA0002 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.