US Bridges

LA0015 over Creek

Fair

Concordia Parish, Louisiana · 4.14 M S of LA 565 · Structure no. 581501770413491

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 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 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 399 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 438 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0015
CrossesCreek
Location4.14 M S of LA 565
RouteState Highway 15
CountyConcordia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.3544, -91.59366
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span1 ft (0.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 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 closed28 mi (45 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 2004, making it 21 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 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 1 ft (0.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns LA0015 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.