US Bridges

LA0169 over Creek Bridge

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 3.9 MI S of US 80 · Structure no. 040900970103861

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,002
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0169 over Creek Bridge is a concrete slab carrying LA0169 over Creek Bridge in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 2,002 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,202 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLA0169
CrossesCreek Bridge
Location3.9 MI S of US 80
RouteState Highway 169
Coordinates32.38833, -93.9663
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,002 (2021)
Projected traffic2,202 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 LA0169 over Creek Bridge built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0169 over Creek Bridge 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 LA0169 over Creek Bridge carry?

About 2,002 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0169 over Creek Bridge?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0169 over Creek Bridge?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.