US Bridges

LA0500 over Creek

Fair

Grant Parish, Louisiana · 6.06 Mi. East of US 167 · Structure no. 082201280304681

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0500 over Creek is a steel culvert carrying LA0500 over Creek in Grant Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 682 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesLA0500
CrossesCreek
Location6.06 Mi. East of US 167
RouteState Highway 500
Coordinates31.77428, -92.4833
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2021)
Projected traffic682 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0500 over Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0500 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does LA0500 over Creek carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0500 over Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns LA0500 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.