US Bridges

LA0146 over Creek

Good

Jackson Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 Miles South of LA 155 · Structure no. 052500000050245

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
882
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0146 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0146 over Creek in Jackson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 882 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 970 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesLA0146
CrossesCreek
Location1.0 Miles South of LA 155
RouteState Highway 146
Coordinates32.35569, -92.5559
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic882 (2021)
Projected traffic970 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 LA0146 over Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0146 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does LA0146 over Creek carry?

About 882 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0146 over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns LA0146 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.