US Bridges

LA0614 over Creek

Fair

Bossier Parish, Louisiana · .16 M. S. of US 80 · Structure no. 040801223000171

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,476
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0614 over Creek is a steel culvert carrying LA0614 over Creek in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 3,476 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,823 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0614
CrossesCreek
Location.16 M. S. of US 80
RouteState Highway 614
CountyBossier Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.55596, -93.548
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,476 (2021)
Projected traffic3,823 by 2041
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$253,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0614 over Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0614 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 LA0614 over Creek carry?

About 3,476 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is LA0614 over Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns LA0614 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.