US Bridges

LA0002 over Harold Creek

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 1.75 MI West of LA 1 · Structure no. 040900453001751

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,464
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0002 over Harold Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0002 over Harold Creek in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 1,464 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,610 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0002
CrossesHarold Creek
Location1.75 MI West of LA 1
RouteState Highway 2
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.81141, -94.0112
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,464 (2021)
Projected traffic1,610 by 2041
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0002 over Harold Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0002 over Harold 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does LA0002 over Harold Creek carry?

About 1,464 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is LA0002 over Harold Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0002 over Harold Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.