US Bridges

LA0015 over Creek

Good

Catahoula Parish, Louisiana · 2.5 MI North of LA 8 · Structure no. 581300260502521

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,592
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0015 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0015 over Creek in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 4,592 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,051 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLA0015
CrossesCreek
Location2.5 MI North of LA 8
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates31.88145, -91.6625
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,592 (2021)
Projected traffic5,051 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0015 over Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0015 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does LA0015 over Creek carry?

About 4,592 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is LA0015 over Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns LA0015 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.