US Bridges

LA0538 over Creek

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 5.64 MI N of LA 173 · Structure no. 040900780411551

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
662
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0538 over Creek is a steel culvert carrying LA0538 over Creek in Caddo 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 662 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 728 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0538
CrossesCreek
Location5.64 MI N of LA 173
RouteState Highway 538
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.67605, -93.9545
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic662 (2021)
Projected traffic728 by 2041
Trucks19%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0538 over Creek built?

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

What condition is LA0538 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does LA0538 over Creek carry?

About 662 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0538 over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns LA0538 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.