US Bridges

LA0064 over Creek

Good

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 M E of LA 67 · Structure no. 611700000610349

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,608
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0064 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0064 over Creek in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,608 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,768 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesLA0064
CrossesCreek
Location1.1 M E of LA 67
RouteState Highway 64
Coordinates30.64175, -91.0895
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,608 (2023)
Projected traffic12,768 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 LA0064 over Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0064 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does LA0064 over Creek carry?

About 11,608 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is LA0064 over Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns LA0064 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.