US Bridges

LA0849 over Creek

Good

Caldwell Parish, Louisiana · 0.30 M E of LA 126 · Structure no. 581108110700311

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
739
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0849 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0849 over Creek in Caldwell 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 739 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 812 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLA0849
CrossesCreek
Location0.30 M E of LA 126
RouteState Highway 849
Coordinates31.99642, -92.0776
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
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic739 (2021)
Projected traffic812 by 2041
Trucks15%
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 LA0849 over Creek built?

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

What condition is LA0849 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does LA0849 over Creek carry?

About 739 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0849 over Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns LA0849 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.