US Bridges

LA0511 over Creek

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.7 Miles East of LA 526 · Structure no. 040900000040278

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,080
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0511 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0511 over Creek in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21,080 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,188 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLA0511
CrossesCreek
Location0.7 Miles East of LA 526
RouteState Highway 511
Coordinates32.44231, -93.889
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,080 (2021)
Projected traffic23,188 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0511 over Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0511 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does LA0511 over Creek carry?

About 21,080 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is LA0511 over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns LA0511 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.