LA0346 over Creek
FairDe Soto Parish, Louisiana · 5.94 MI East of LA 175 · Structure no. 041603010305941
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0346 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0346 over Creek in De Soto Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 302 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 LA0346 over Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0346 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 LA0346 over Creek carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is LA0346 over Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns LA0346 over Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.