LA0172 over Little Creek
FairDe Soto Parish, Louisiana · 1.4 MI West of LA 169 · Structure no. 041600980101431
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,316
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0172 over Little Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0172 over Little Creek in De Soto Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 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 1,316 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,447 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0172 over Little Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0172 over Little 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 2024.
How much traffic does LA0172 over Little Creek carry?
About 1,316 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is LA0172 over Little Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns LA0172 over Little Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.