US Bridges

LA0002-A over Leadbetter Creek

Fair

Claiborne Parish, Louisiana · 0.55 MI NW of LA 9 · Structure no. 041400830912981

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

About this bridge

LA0002-A over Leadbetter Creek is a steel culvert carrying LA0002-A over Leadbetter 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 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 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesLA0002-A
CrossesLeadbetter Creek
Location0.55 MI NW of LA 9
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates32.91579, -92.8396
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 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 Leadbetter Creek built?

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

What condition is LA0002-A over Leadbetter 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 Leadbetter Creek carry?

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

How long is LA0002-A over Leadbetter Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns LA0002-A over Leadbetter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.