US Bridges

LA0542 over Creek

Good

Jackson Parish, Louisiana · 4.85 Mi. E of US 167 · Structure no. 052500000050216

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
485
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0542 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0542 over Creek in Jackson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 485 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 533 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesLA0542
CrossesCreek
Location4.85 Mi. E of US 167
RouteState Highway 542
Coordinates32.29049, -92.6558
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic485 (2021)
Projected traffic533 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 LA0542 over Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0542 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does LA0542 over Creek carry?

About 485 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0542 over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns LA0542 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.