US Bridges

LA0534 over Creek

FairClosed to traffic

Claiborne Parish, Louisiana · 2.5 MI North of LA 534-S · Structure no. 041402900104701

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
118
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0534 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0534 over Creek in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 118 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 129 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLA0534
CrossesCreek
Location2.5 MI North of LA 534-S
RouteState Highway 534
Coordinates32.89184, -93.1647
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2021)
Projected traffic129 by 2041
Trucks25%
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 LA0534 over Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0534 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 LA0534 over Creek carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is LA0534 over Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA0534 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.