US Bridges

LA0001 over Creek

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · .1 MI North of LA 173 · Structure no. 040900450106401

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,847
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0001 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0001 over Creek in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 85 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,847 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,331 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 154 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesLA0001
CrossesCreek
Location.1 MI North of LA 173
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates32.62932, -93.8894
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width154 ft (46.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,847 (2021)
Projected traffic16,331 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$217,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0001 over Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is LA0001 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 2024.

How much traffic does LA0001 over Creek carry?

About 14,847 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is LA0001 over Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 154 ft wide.

Who owns LA0001 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.