LA0513 over Creek
FairDe Soto Parish, Louisiana · .2 MI North of LA 483 · Structure no. 041603000400201
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 243
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0513 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0513 over Creek in De Soto Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 69 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 243 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 267 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0513 over Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is LA0513 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 2024.
How much traffic does LA0513 over Creek carry?
About 243 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is LA0513 over Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns LA0513 over Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.