US Bridges

LA0017 over Creek

Fair

Franklin Parish, Louisiana · 3.50 M N of LA 4 · Structure no. 582100510203671

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,194
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0017 over Creek is a steel culvert carrying LA0017 over Creek in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 4,194 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,613 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0017
CrossesCreek
Location3.50 M N of LA 4
RouteState Highway 17
CountyFranklin Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.1979, -91.6488
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,194 (2021)
Projected traffic4,613 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 LA0017 over Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0017 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 2024.

How much traffic does LA0017 over Creek carry?

About 4,194 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0017 over Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns LA0017 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.