US Bridges

LA0004 over Creek

Fair

Franklin Parish, Louisiana · .02 MI West of LA 578 · Structure no. 582100360408461

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,511
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0004 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0004 over Creek in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,511 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,662 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0004
CrossesCreek
Location.02 MI West of LA 578
RouteState Highway 4
CountyFranklin Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.11741, -91.6054
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,511 (2021)
Projected traffic1,662 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 LA0004 over Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0004 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does LA0004 over Creek carry?

About 1,511 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is LA0004 over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns LA0004 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.