US Bridges

LA0027 over Creek

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 MI S of LA 12 · Structure no. 071000310615891

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,536
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0027 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0027 over Creek in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 8,536 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,389 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesLA0027
CrossesCreek
Location0.6 MI S of LA 12
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates30.44125, -93.42709
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 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 width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,536 (2021)
Projected traffic9,389 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$600,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0027 over Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0027 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does LA0027 over Creek carry?

About 8,536 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is LA0027 over Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns LA0027 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.