US Bridges

LA0472 over Creek

Fair

Grant Parish, Louisiana · 6.03 MI East of US 167 · Structure no. 082203650106031

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
88
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0472 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0472 over Creek in Grant Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 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 88 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLA0472
CrossesCreek
Location6.03 MI East of US 167
RouteState Highway 472
Coordinates31.74077, -92.5135
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2021)
Projected traffic96 by 2041
Trucks14%
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 LA0472 over Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0472 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 LA0472 over Creek carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0472 over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns LA0472 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.