US Bridges

LA0511 over Creek

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 MI East LA 3132 · Structure no. 040901020106901

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
21,080
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0511 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0511 over Creek in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 21,080 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,188 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLA0511
CrossesCreek
Location0.3 MI East LA 3132
RouteState Highway 511
Coordinates32.44121, -93.8375
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,080 (2021)
Projected traffic23,188 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 LA0511 over Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0511 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 2025.

How much traffic does LA0511 over Creek carry?

About 21,080 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is LA0511 over Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns LA0511 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.