US Bridges

LA0002-A over Creek

Fair

Claiborne Parish, Louisiana · 3.83 MI NW of LA 9 · Structure no. 041400830909701

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
389
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0002-A over Creek is a steel culvert carrying LA0002-A over Creek in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0002-A
CrossesCreek
Location3.83 MI NW of LA 9
RouteState Highway 2
CountyClaiborne Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.93346, -92.8898
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 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 closed19.3 mi (31 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 1976, making it 49 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 2023.

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 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns LA0002-A over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.