US Bridges

LA0612 over Creek

FairPosted for load

Bossier Parish, Louisiana · 1.36 MI East of US 71 · Structure no. 040801080101361

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
77 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,332
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0612 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0612 over Creek in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,332 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,165 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0612
CrossesCreek
Location1.36 MI East of US 71
RouteState Highway 612
CountyBossier Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.43865, -93.6223
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.6 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,332 (2021)
Projected traffic9,165 by 2041
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$397,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0612 over Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0612 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 2023.

How much traffic does LA0612 over Creek carry?

About 8,332 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is LA0612 over Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns LA0612 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.