US Bridges

US0071 over Creek

Fair

Grant Parish, Louisiana · 1.8 MI South of LA 1241 · Structure no. 082200090201871

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,063
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0071 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US0071 over Creek in Grant Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 2,063 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,269 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS0071
CrossesCreek
Location1.8 MI South of LA 1241
RouteU.S. Route 71
Coordinates31.42567, -92.5383
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,063 (2021)
Projected traffic2,269 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 US0071 over Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0071 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US0071 over Creek carry?

About 2,063 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US0071 over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US0071 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.