US Bridges

LA0869 over Creek

Good

Franklin Parish, Louisiana · .36 MI North of LA 618 · Structure no. 582108212100361

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
455
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0869 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0869 over Creek in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 455 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLA0869
CrossesCreek
Location.36 MI North of LA 618
RouteState Highway 869
Coordinates32.20238, -91.7639
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 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 length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic455 (2021)
Projected traffic500 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 LA0869 over Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0869 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does LA0869 over Creek carry?

About 455 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is LA0869 over Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns LA0869 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.