US Bridges

LA0002-A over Creek

Fair

Claiborne Parish, Louisiana · 1.8 MI East of LA 520 · Structure no. 041400830906351

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
389
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0002-A over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0002-A over Creek in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 389 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 427 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLA0002-A
CrossesCreek
Location1.8 MI East of LA 520
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates32.94614, -92.94426
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic389 (2021)
Projected traffic427 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 LA0002-A over Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0002-A 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does LA0002-A over Creek carry?

About 389 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0002-A over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns LA0002-A over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.