LA0520 over Steep Creek
FairClaiborne Parish, Louisiana · 1.95 MI North of LA 2 Alt · Structure no. 041401010201951
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 374
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0520 over Steep Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0520 over Steep Creek in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 374 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 411 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0520 over Steep Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0520 over Steep 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 LA0520 over Steep Creek carry?
About 374 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is LA0520 over Steep Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns LA0520 over Steep Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.