US Bridges

LA0525 over Creek

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.61 Mi. E of US 171 · Structure no. 040900970119211

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,294
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0525 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0525 over Creek in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 4,294 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,723 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesLA0525
CrossesCreek
Location0.61 Mi. E of US 171
RouteState Highway 525
Coordinates32.39109, -93.8214
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 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 width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,294 (2021)
Projected traffic4,723 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 LA0525 over Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0525 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does LA0525 over Creek carry?

About 4,294 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is LA0525 over Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns LA0525 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.