US Bridges

US0171 over Creek

Fair

De Soto Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 MI S of US 84 · Structure no. 041600000040257

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,494
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0171 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying US0171 over Creek in De Soto Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 4,494 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,943 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0171
CrossesCreek
Location1.1 MI S of US 84
RouteU.S. Route 171
CountyDe Soto Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.0118, -93.7137
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,494 (2021)
Projected traffic4,943 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US0171 over Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0171 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US0171 over Creek carry?

About 4,494 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US0171 over Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns US0171 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.