US Bridges

LA0547 over Creek

Good

Caldwell Parish, Louisiana · .6 MI W of LA 845 · Structure no. 581108110302251

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
606
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0547 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0547 over Creek in Caldwell 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 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 606 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 666 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesLA0547
CrossesCreek
Location.6 MI W of LA 845
RouteState Highway 547
Coordinates32.02743, -92.1485
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic606 (2021)
Projected traffic666 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 LA0547 over Creek built?

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

What condition is LA0547 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 2023.

How much traffic does LA0547 over Creek carry?

About 606 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0547 over Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA0547 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.