US Bridges

LA0017 over Creek

Good

Franklin Parish, Louisiana · 5.02 MI North of LA 4 · Structure no. 582100510205021

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,194
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0017 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0017 over Creek in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 4,194 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,613 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesLA0017
CrossesCreek
Location5.02 MI North of LA 4
RouteState Highway 17
Coordinates32.21291, -91.6335
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 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 closed11.8 mi (19 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 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0017 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 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 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns LA0017 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.