US Bridges

LA0860 over Creek

Good

Franklin Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 MI West of LA 17 · Structure no. 582103480300521

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
199
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0860 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0860 over Creek in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 199 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 218 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLA0860
CrossesCreek
Location1.5 MI West of LA 17
RouteState Highway 860
Coordinates32.30326, -91.56964
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic199 (2021)
Projected traffic218 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 LA0860 over Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0860 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does LA0860 over Creek carry?

About 199 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0860 over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns LA0860 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.