US Bridges

US0090 over Creek

Fair

Iberia Parish, Louisiana · 3.30 MI SE of LA 88 · Structure no. 032304240404931

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,549
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US0090 over Creek in Iberia 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 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 29,549 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,503 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 155 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS0090
CrossesCreek
Location3.30 MI SE of LA 88
RouteU.S. Route 90
Coordinates30.01224, -91.8996
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width155 ft (47.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,549 (2021)
Projected traffic32,503 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US0090 over Creek built?

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

What condition is US0090 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US0090 over Creek carry?

About 29,549 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US0090 over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 155 ft wide.

Who owns US0090 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.