US Bridges

US0171 over Creek

Fair

De Soto Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 Mi. N. of US 84 · Structure no. 041600000040259

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,525
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0171 over Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder 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 6,525 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,177 by 2041. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0171
CrossesCreek
Location0.4 Mi. N. of US 84
RouteU.S. Route 171
CountyDe Soto Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.04153, -93.71865
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,525 (2021)
Projected traffic7,177 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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 6,525 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US0171 over Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns US0171 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.