US Bridges

LA0027 over Little Cross Creek

Fair

Cameron Parish, Louisiana · 9.6 MI N of LA 82 · Structure no. 071200310209821

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,226
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0027 over Little Cross Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0027 over Little Cross Creek in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,226 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,348 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesLA0027
CrossesLittle Cross Creek
Location9.6 MI N of LA 82
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates29.88354, -93.41639
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,226 (2021)
Projected traffic1,348 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 LA0027 over Little Cross Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0027 over Little Cross 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 2023.

How much traffic does LA0027 over Little Cross Creek carry?

About 1,226 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is LA0027 over Little Cross Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0027 over Little Cross Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.