US Bridges

LA0002-A over Alford Creek

Good

Claiborne Parish, Louisiana · 7.1 MI East of LA 520 · Structure no. 041400830911641

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

About this bridge

LA0002-A over Alford Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0002-A over Alford 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 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 389 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 427 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesLA0002-A
CrossesAlford Creek
Location7.1 MI East of LA 520
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates32.92721, -92.8582
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 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 Alford Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0002-A over Alford 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does LA0002-A over Alford Creek carry?

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

How long is LA0002-A over Alford Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns LA0002-A over Alford Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.