US Bridges

I0020 over Creek

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · .8 MI East of LA 169 · Structure no. 040904510104461

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
98,318
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0020 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I0020 over Creek in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 98,318 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 108,149 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI0020
CrossesCreek
Location.8 MI East of LA 169
RouteInterstate 20
Coordinates32.44592, -93.971
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width105 ft (32 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98,318 (2021)
Projected traffic108,149 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I0020 over Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0020 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I0020 over Creek carry?

About 98,318 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I0020 over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns I0020 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.