US Bridges

LA0005 over Creek

Fair

De Soto Parish, Louisiana · 5.2 MI North of LA 3015 · Structure no. 041600490114081

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,413
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0005 over Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying LA0005 over Creek in De Soto Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 4,413 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,854 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0005
CrossesCreek
Location5.2 MI North of LA 3015
RouteState Highway 5
CountyDe Soto Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.16665, -93.9183
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,413 (2021)
Projected traffic4,854 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$385,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0005 over Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0005 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does LA0005 over Creek carry?

About 4,413 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0005 over Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns LA0005 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.