US Bridges

US0065 over Creek

Fair

East Carroll Parish, Louisiana · .2 MI South of LA 580 · Structure no. 051800200805301

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,671
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0065 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US0065 over Creek in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 2,671 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,938 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0065
CrossesCreek
Location.2 MI South of LA 580
RouteU.S. Route 65
CountyEast Carroll Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.61292, -91.1827
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,671 (2021)
Projected traffic2,938 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0065 over Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0065 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US0065 over Creek carry?

About 2,671 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US0065 over Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US0065 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.