US Bridges

LA0015 over Creek

Fair

Concordia Parish, Louisiana · 8.69 MI East of LA 910 · Structure no. 581501770408691

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
399
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0015 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0015 over Creek in Concordia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 399 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 438 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0015
CrossesCreek
Location8.69 MI East of LA 910
RouteState Highway 15
CountyConcordia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.29453, -91.6299
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic399 (2021)
Projected traffic438 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 LA0015 over Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0015 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 LA0015 over Creek carry?

About 399 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is LA0015 over Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns LA0015 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.